AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & Macro: Italy’s central bank cut its 2027 growth forecast to 0.4% (from 0.5%) and warned inflation pressures could rise as weak domestic demand and higher energy costs weigh on households. Public Finance: Rome is also preparing a new inflation-linked bond for institutional investors to broaden the buyer base as public debt tops €3tn. Food Safety & Regulation: A peer-reviewed study questions “synthetic biology” milk, flagging dozens of uncharacterized compounds and hundreds of fungal proteins never tested for human consumption; Italy is cited as the first country to ban synthetic food products. Consumer Tech/Payments: Italy’s fintech push is highlighted around Money20/20 Europe, while Retail Policy: an OECD look at regulation in retail trade and professional services argues easing rules can lift productivity. Agrifood Trade: Italy’s apple and pear producers reject an EU approach on phytosanitary products, while separate coverage notes Bravo apples reaching China for the first time. Enforcement: Italian police dismantled an IPTV piracy network serving thousands of subscribers ahead of the World Cup.
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