Italy Country Analysis ► (edit / improve) Italy (EUR) has a slowly developing capitalist economy with an industrial northern territory and an agricultural southern territory. Currency: Italy is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency has the potential to decrease in value on a global scale per the purchase price parity. Italian investment flow potential greatly improves their economic situation. Investor Survey: Italy’s economic environment is neutral for long term economic growth according to the investor survey. Trade: The UK, France, Germany and USA are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods manufacturing. Commodity: Italy produces a significant amount of textiles for use at home and as an export. SWOT Analysis: The leading Italian strength is tourism, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. Unemployment and poverty are two important threats that may lower long term economic growth. Trading Strategy: High investment flow potential and moderate a business environment lead to a slightly positive outlook for Italian investments.
