Spread closes four points down on 183 (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, March 1 - The spread between Italian and German 10-year bond yields, a gauge of Italy's borrowing costs and of market confidence in the Italian economy, closed four points down on 183 points Wednesday, compared to 187 at Tuesday's close, with the yield edging up from 2.07% to 2.10%.
    The lower the spread is, the better it is for the Italian economy and debt-servicing costs.
    The spread rose above 200 points recently on European populist fears.