Italy is heading for another clash with the EU

Recent comments by Italy’s deputy prime minister have increased the risk that Italy is placed in an EU disciplinary procedure later this year. There are a few ways that talks about Italy’s fiscal plans could play out, but all of them would lead to higher bond yields and weaker growth.

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