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Reuters exclusively reports Italy expects 2021 deficit to be below 10% of national output

Reuters exclusively reported that Italy’s Treasury sees the 2021 budget deficit coming in at under 10% of national output, well below the 11.8% target set in April, as the economy recovers more quickly than expected from the pandemic. In its latest forecasts issued in April, the Treasury estimated gross domestic product would grow by 4.5% following the record contraction of 8.9% in 2020, when protracted COVID-19 lockdowns hammered the economy. However, recent data has been stronger than expected and Economy Minister Daniele Franco said on Sunday that growth of more than 5.8% now looked possible, with a positive impact on public finances.

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Topics of Interest: Business & Finance
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Economy & Policy
Regions: Europe
Countries: Italy
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story
Italy's Economy Minister Daniele Franco speaks during a joint news conference with Italy's Prime Minister and Italy's Minister for Labour and Social Policy after a cabinet meeting in Rome, Italy, March 19, 2021. Alberto Pizzoli/Pool via REUTERS
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