Italy is close to finally getting a government but it could threaten the very existence of the eurozone

Italy's government has decided to close all schools and universities for two weeks in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus, the Italian news agency ANSA and other outlets reported Wednesday. The countr.....»»

Italy's new government expects the economy to expand by only about 0.4% next year after eking out 0.1% growth this year, three sources close to the matter told Reuters, underscoring the need for an expansionary 2020 budget......»»

U.S. and European shares advanced on Thursday as China struck a hopeful tone on trade relations with the United States and as Italy appeared close to forming a new government and resolving its political crisis......»»

U.S. and European shares advanced on Thursday as China struck a hopeful tone on trade relations with the United States and as Italy appeared close to forming a new government and resolving its political crisis......»»

The Italian government will scrap incentives for U.S.-listed appliance maker Whirlpool Corp on Tuesday because of the company's decision to close its factory in Naples, Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said in a radio interview......»»

The leaders of Italy’s hard-right League party and antiestablishment 5 Star Movement appeared close to forming a new government, possibly clearing the way for a euroskeptic alliance to come to power in the eurozone’s third-largest economy......»»

A likely government coalition, once considered a threat to the Italian economy and the eurozone itself, hasn’t stopped its stocks and bonds from outperforming......»»

Italy's two populist leaders are brushing off fears in Brussels and the markets over the outlines of their possible government, and are insisting they are close to a deal designed to help ordinary Italians......»»

Italy's two-and-a-half month stalemate is finally coming to an end, and according to unnamed Bloomberg and Reuters sources, the leaders of Italy's populist Five Star movement and Northern League have agreed on a final government program, o.....»»

After a series of false alarms over the past week, on Friday morning Italy's anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and the far-right Northern League have finally agreed on a policy program, ending a monthslong stalemate. The 57-page "Contr.....»»

Populists are on the verge of forming a new government in Italy, the third biggest economy in the eurozone......»»

Italy: An Anti-Euro Government Takes Power In The Heart Of The Eurozone.....»»

Italy's president has convened the leaders of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League for consultations that could lead to the first populist government in the eurozone's third largest economy......»»

A government coalition has finally been reached in Italy, ending a months-long stalemate that seemed to be headed towards a snap election.  President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday approved a cabinet list presented by Giuseppe.....»»

Shayanne Gal/Business Insider After months of wrangling and a week of crisis, Italy finally has a government. Three men are key to this government — Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Fi.....»»

Now that the initial shock from the formation of an anti-establishment, populist government in the Eurozone's 3rd largest economy, has passed banks are starting to f.....»»

Now that the initial shock from the formation of an anti-establishment, populist government in the Eurozone's 3rd largest economy, has passed banks are starting to f.....»»

US stocks closed out their best quarter in five years on a quiet note. Indexes ended mixed as chipmakers and energy companies rose but banks and European stocks fell after Italy's government announced a big increase in spending. .....»»

Italy is trying to reassure its eurozone partners over its plans to ramp up government spending, which have had financial markets and other governments worrying about the country's public finances......»»

As Italy’s populist government approaches a showdown with the EU over its budget, financial-market tremors are hurting the country’s banking system and threatening the economic growth Rome wants to stimulate......»»