Italy faces uncertain times ahead.
EPA/Alessandro di Meo
Markets haven’t panicked as they did with Brexit and Trump, but Italy faces serious economic issues in the near future.
Renzi resigns.
EPA/Alessandro Di Meo
This was a vote against the prime minister – not a show of support for his rivals.
Yes or no? Italian voters decide on December 4.
To understand whether the referendum will plunge Italy into a crisis, we need to unpack the problem in its three essential components: the reform; the Renzi’s factor; and the country’s economy.
Any cyclical upturn in residential construction looks to have come to an end.
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US GDP data points to a US rate rise in December, and Australia’s housing affordability problem won’t be helped by current declining building approvals.
Renzi: in a tight spot.
EPA/Alessandro di Meo
The outcome of Italy’s referendum on constitutional reform could have significant consequences for financial markets and the future of the EU.
EPA/Alessandro Di Meo
A populist movement led by a comedian has come from nowhere to make life very difficult for the establishment.
EPA/Giuseppe Lami
The PM came to power as the anti-establishment candidate. Now he could be the next victim of populist ire.
EPA/Abgelo Carconi
What should have been a debate about constitutional reform has turned into a battle for the premiership, thanks to a schoolboy error by the incumbent.