Spread closes up 3 on 168 (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, June 27 - 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 up three points on 168 points Tuesday, compared to 165 at Monday's close, with the yield edging up 0.05% to 2.05%.
    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.