He won't retire quietly.
But Berlsuconi's determination to continue in politics despite a fraud conviction hasn't convinced investors.
Ashmore's Jan Dehn says the disgraced former Prime Minister is no longer a political threat in Italy.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) ASHMORE'S JAN DEHN, SAYING:
"He is of course very flamboyant, captures a lot of headlines but he is a fraud. He is a convicted fraudster. And as such I think his credibility has finally and irrevocably been dented now and I think his political future is over."
But Berlusconi is not without support.
Some think he's been unfairly treated and that others in politics have done similar things.
Political analyst Alessandro Politi says corruption is widespread, and even the current Prime Minister's party isn't immune to criticism.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) POLITICAL ANALYST, ALESSANDRO POLITI SAYING:
"The big question mark is in the Democratic Party. There have been important sectors that
