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IMF raises Italy’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%
The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Italy’s economic growth in 2026.
It now expects the economy to grow by 0.8%, up from its previous forecast of 0.5%.
The change means the IMF expects faster growth than it did before.
The forecast concerns Italy’s overall economy, not a specific industry or region.
Growth forecasts help describe how an economy is expected to perform.
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The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for Italy’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.8%.
The previous forecast was 0.5%.
The revised forecast was reported by ANSA on October 13, 2026.
- Who
- The International Monetary Fund.
- What
- It raised its forecast for Italy’s 2026 economic growth to 0.8%, from 0.5%.
- When
- October 13, 2026, when ANSA reported the revision.
- Where
- Italy.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- 2026 growth forecast
- 0.8%
- Previous forecast
- 0.5%
- Country
- Italy
- Report date
- October 13, 2026
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