{
  "id": 16889133,
  "title": "Consumption, intentions to purchase durable goods at year's lows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/consumi-intenzioni-dacquisto-di-beni-durevoli-ai-minimi-dellanno",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-28T11:11:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/consumi-intenzioni-d-acquisto-beni-durevoli-minimi-dell-anno-AJPHJiwB"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "Italians' purchasing intentions for the next three months decreased by 4.4% in October compared to September 2026, reaching the lowest level in a year, according to Findomestic's monthly observatory. Only 23% of respondents consider it a good time for major purchases. After the summer, 59% of families reported being able to save something, up from 55%. The economist Alex Papi and Claudio Bardazzi, responsible for the Findomestic Observatory, note that Italians' concerns about inflation, which 65% cite as their top worry, and decreased purchasing power are driving this caution.",
  "summary": "Findomestic Observatory: in October only 23% of Italians consider this a good time for major expenses",
  "key_points": [
    "Italian consumer intentions for major purchases at lowest point in past year",
    "23% of respondents consider it opportune time for significant purchases",
    "Economist Alex Papi predicts slowdown in private consumption"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rising inflation and eroding purchasing power are forcing Italian households to prioritize essential goods and increased savings over discretionary spending on technology, furniture, and new vehicles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}