Di Maio and Salvini are pushing Italy towards a triple dip

Italy’s economy had slowed down in the first half of the year. It stagnated in Q3. In October, some indicators raise fears of a slide back into recession. Over the past six months, the situation has deteriorated both politically (Rome-Brussels relations) and financially (increase in the risk premium). Rising financing costs may crowd out private demand. Fiscal stimulus is therefore aggravating problems rather than resolving them. To dispel the “wait-and-see” sentiment, it is urge...