Cost of Living: Italy’s consumer prices jumped as HICP hit 4.1% year-on-year in September (up from 3.2% in August), driven by energy costs—bad news for PM Meloni as households feel the squeeze. Energy Market: Eni’s rivals say they’re already cheaper after Eni’s new 30% electricity and gas discount via Plenitude, while Eni also capped fuel prices at €2.19/l diesel and €1.99/l petrol for a month. Business Mood: Italian business and consumer confidence fell in September, with consumer confidence dropping sharply and business morale slipping. Auto Supply: Stellantis will pause production at French plants (Sochaux and Rennes) for about a week due to a shortage of long-range EV batteries, underlining how supply constraints are hitting car availability. Consumer Tech & Safety: Nespresso is phasing out its compostable paper capsules, citing limited shelf life and a weaker “product experience.” Fraud & Scams: A report says an Italian bank was hit by an AI messaging scam costing nearly €100m. Health & Pharma: Italfarmaco released new long-term givinostat data in Milan, suggesting potential preservation of upper-limb function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.