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The annual inflation rate in Italy rose to 3.3% in August 2026 from 2.9% in July, confirming the preliminary estimate and marking the highest reading since September 2023. The main upward contribution came from higher energy prices, with regulated energy inflation rising to 18.6% from 14.8% and non-regulated energy inflation increasing to 17.0% from 11.4%, as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continued to fuel inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, inflation for durable goods accelerated to 1.3% from 0.7%, while unprocessed food inflation rose to 3.8% from 3.6%. In contrast, inflation eased for recreational, cultural and personal care services (2.6% vs 3%), and transport services (0.8% vs 1.6%). Core inflation, excluding energy and fresh food, edged down to 1.5% from 1.6%. Monthly, the CPI rose 0.5%, following a 0.3% gain in July. The HICP inflation accelerated to 3.2% year-on-year from 2.9% in July, confirming the preliminary estimate, while rising 0.1% month-on-month.

Italian August Inflation Confirmed at 3-Year High

Kazakhstan’s industrial production grew 1% year-on-year in August 2026, picking up from a six-month low of 0.1% in the previous month. Mining and quarrying output contracted at a slower pace (-3.9% vs -7.1% in July), while manufacturing growth was stable at 4.2%. Meanwhile, production eased in the supply of electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air conditioning sector (13.3% vs 22.7%) and water supply; collection, treatment and disposal of waste, activities for the elimination of pollution sector (6.9% vs 7.8%). Output increased in sixteen regions of the republic, while declines were recorded in Akmola, Atyrau, Batys Kazakhstan and Shygys Kazakhstan regions. On a monthly basis, industrial production surged 14%, rebounding sharply from a 6.1% fall in July and reaching its highest reading since March.

Kazakhstan Industrial Output Picks Up

The FTSE MIB rose to around 51,800 on Wednesday after being nearly unchanged in the previous session, as a pause in the oil price rally and lower global bond yields eased pressure on markets. Investors now turned their attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later today, with a 25-basis-point rate hike already fully priced in. At the sector level, technology shares outperformed, with STMicroelectronics and Prysmian each advancing nearly 2%. Banking stocks were also mostly in the green, including UniCredit (+1.3%), Mediobanca (+0.8%), Banco BPM (+0.8%), BPER Banca (+1.2%), and Banca Mediolanum (+0.4%). On the downside, oil major Eni declined 0.3%, while auto shares Ferrari and Stellantis fell 0.8% and 1.8%, respectively. On the data front, Italian annual inflation was confirmed at 3.3% in August, the highest level since September 2023.

FTSE MIB Moves Higher

The CAC 40 rose 0.4% to 8,118 on Wednesday, rebounding from a nearly four-month low hit in the previous session as weaker oil prices and lower bond yields supported equities. Markets now await the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later today, with traders pricing in roughly a 93% chance of a 25bps hike and looking for guidance on the policy outlook. The European Central Bank recently raised its key interest rates by 25bps at its September meeting, citing persistent inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict and warning that inflation is expected to remain above its 2% target for an extended period. Notable gainers included Schneider Electric (+1.3%), BNP Paribas (+1.1%), STMicroelectronics (+1.9%), and Legrand (+1.5%). In contrast, L’Oréal (-1.2%), Hermès (-0.8%), and Danone (-1.2%) declined.

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