Analysis: Why Italy’s vote could lead to unhappy Monday

Defeat and resignation of prime minster could rattle markets, writes Andrew Fanning

Ciao Europe? Pic: Getty

Afterthe Brexit vote andDonald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, Italian voters are on course to deliver the third political punch of the year to the political establishment. On Sunday, the country holds a referendum which some believe has the potential to plunge the eurozone into another crisis.

TheItalian prime minister Matteo Renzi, has staked his future on the referendum, repeating recently that he would resign if the Yes vote he is ...