FX.co ★ Italy Industrial Output Rises More Than Expected

In April 2025, Italy's industrial production experienced a 1% increase month-over-month, following a stagnant period previously and exceeding market predictions of a mere 0.1% rise. This surge represents the most substantial growth in industrial activity since January, propelled by increased output in consumer goods (+1.8%), capital goods (+0.8%), and intermediate goods (+0.2%), while energy production remained unchanged. On an annual scale, industrial output rose by 0.3%, recuperating from a 1.8% drop in March and marking the first yearly growth seen since January 2023. Furthermore, when analyzing the February to April period, there's a noted production uptick of 0.4% compared to the preceding three months.