Italy (11)

Is the ECB’s new ‘anti-fragmentation’ tool up to the job?
Markets and economics

Is the ECB’s new ‘anti-fragmentation’ tool up to the job?

As the ECB's trilemma comes to a head, we review its new tool for managing the crisis in southern...

By LGIM

01 Aug 2022

5 min read

Do Italian BTPs* present an opportunity or a threat?
Christopher Jeffery
Fixed income

Do Italian BTPs* present an opportunity or a threat?

Five months is a long time in Italian politics. Back in June, we observed that Italy was too big ...
By Christopher Jeffery
15 Nov 2018
3 min read
Rising fears over Italian debt: could Italy's dolce vita be at risk?
LGIM
Economics

Rising fears over Italian debt: could Italy's dolce vita be at risk?

Fears over Italian debt levels have risen sharply following the announcement of the country’s...
By LGIM
09 Oct 2018
3 min read
Italian tail risks
LGIM
Economics

Italian tail risks

Here’s  my take from CNBC on the sizeable tail risks in the Italian market, including the prospec...
By LGIM
24 Sep 2018
3 min read
The ECB’s Italian Job
Economics

The ECB’s Italian Job

“We trust that the government will take all the appropriate actions” – Jean-Claude Trichet. Mario...

By LGIM

13 Jun 2018

3 min read

Italy: too big to fail, too big to bail
Christopher Jeffery
Economics

Italy: too big to fail, too big to bail

Political risk is back with a vengeance in Italy. As the third largest global issuer of governmen...
By Christopher Jeffery
01 Jun 2018
5 min read
Radio Five Star
John Roe
Economics

Radio Five Star

The new political paradigm has thrown up another populist government in Italy, threatening the...
By John Roe
30 May 2018
10 min read
All roads lead to Rome
Christopher Jeffery
Economics

All roads lead to Rome

With the country saddled with high debt and unstable politics, Italian debt markets have...
By Christopher Jeffery
12 Sep 2017
7 min read