Rule reminder
**Tip for advanced Italian economic reading:** Pay attention to hedging language — economists and journalists often qualify statements: 'si prevede che' (it is expected that), 'secondo le stime' (according to estimates), 'potrebbe' (could), 'è a rischio di' (is at risk of). This language signals uncertainty and is different from firm statements of fact.
Estratto: 'Confindustria ha rivisto al ribasso le proprie stime di crescita per il 2024, portandole dall'1,2% allo 0,7%.' Chi è 'Confindustria'?