Italy's GDP up 0.2% in second quarter - Istat

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 30 - Italy's GDP grew by 0.2% in the second trimester of 2024 compared to the previous quarter when it registered a 0.3% increase, according to preliminary estimates released by national statistics bureau Istat on Tuesday, after adjustments for calendar effects.
    The variation was attributed to a synthesis of the decrease in added value of the agricultural, forestry and fishing sector, as well as industry, and an increase of the services sector.
    In tendential terms, Italy GDP expanded by 0.9% in the second quarter, Istat said. (ANSA).