Milan, 14 January (LaPresse) – ‘The gradual improvement in businesses' assessments of the general economic situation that began in the second quarter of 2025 has continued. Assessments and expectations regarding the trend in both domestic and foreign demand were also more favourable than in the previous survey, with the exception of expectations in the construction sector.’ This is one of the findings of the Bank of Italy's survey on inflation and growth expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Bank of Italy's survey was conducted between 20 November and 16 December 2025 among Italian industrial and service companies with at least 50 employees.