Rischiamiene and an increase in real estate transactions are evidence of improvements in the region. [In the first quarter of 2026, the economic activity in Liguria continued to grow moderately; according to the quarterly economic indicator (Iter) compiled by the Bank of Italy, in the first half of the year, the gross domestic product would have increased by 0.9% (as in Italy). And based on the annual survey conducted by Bankitalia on the business fabric, in the first three quarters of the year, in the industrial sector as a whole, production and turnover have increased; short-term expectations are cautiously optimistic, although, as reported, «exposed to the risk of depreciation». In the first half of the year, Bankitalia reports that exports at current prices have increased (+8.3%), even after removing the most volatile components.

The construction industry has stabilized: the number of hours worked reported to the building accounts has remained unchanged (+0.1%). The construction sector has continued to benefit from the progress of works related to the major public works. In the real estate sector, there have been increases in both residential and non-residential transactions (+4.9 and +4.5%, respectively).

According to the survey, overall, the turnover of third-sector enterprises has increased. Between January and September, tourist arrivals have increased (+1.8%), mainly due to the Italian component (+2.6%). In the first half of the year, the number of transiting passengers at regional ports has decreased (-1.5%), due to the decline in traghetti fruiters.

The maritime commercial traffic has decreased slightly (-1.3%); also, the number of container movements has fallen (-0.9%). The economic situation of businesses, as reported, «remains favorable: the majority of Ligurian enterprises (87%) expect a profit in 2026; liquidity is increasing, approaching the maximum of 2023. Overall, financing for production sectors has decreased (-3.7%), also due to the choices of some large operators' indebtedness reduction.

Despite the rebound of inflation, «fed by tensions in the Middle East, the positive situation of the labor market has supported family income, whose evolution has favored a moderate increase in real consumption (+1.2%). In the field of savings, the deposits of Ligurian families and enterprises have returned to an increase (+1.5%). Topics: shipping, nautical, economy, finance.

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