Il reddito reale delle famiglie Ue cresce appena dello 0,1%, volano i prezzi

European incomes are rising minimally, leading to a 1.2% drop in Italy's savings rate in Q2 2026, while overall EU savings fell by 0.2%. Eurostat reports that inflation continues to impact household finances, with incomes increasing by only 0.1%. President Sergio Mattarella highlighted the challenges posed by geopolitical conflicts and inflation on citizens' living standards. In the euro area, real per capita income rose by 0.1%, while real consumption increased by 0.3%. Energy prices are driving inflation, which reached 3.8% in the eurozone in September 2026, with Italy facing a concerning 5.4% estimate for October. The savings rate decreased by 0.2% in the eurozone and 0.3% in the EU, with Italy experiencing one of the largest declines.