(ANSA) - Rome, May 17 - 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 down
three points on 176 points Wednesday, compared to 179 at
Tuesday's close, with the yield down 0.10% to 2.13% from 2.23%
Tuesday.
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 EU populist
fears.
Spread closes down 3 on 176 (2)
Yield edges down to 2.13%