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Friday, Sep 04, 2026

Italian Unemployment Falls to 5.8% as Labour Market Remains Resilient

Bank of Italy data show unemployment has fallen to 5.8%, supported by hiring in manufacturing, tourism and services despite high interest rates and broader economic pressures.
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