Inflation accelerates again in Italy: September rate hits 4.2%, a three-year high
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Italy’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.2% in September, its highest level in three years, driven by energy goods and fresh food. Istat also reported a marked decline in confidence among households and businesses.
Consumer price index accelerates driven by energy goods and fresh food. Between historical memory and daily worries, Istat records a sharp drop in confidence among households and firms.
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