(ANSA) - Rome, October 6 - 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 steady
on 168 points Friday with the yield also steady on 2.16%.
The lower the spread is, the better it is for the Italian
economy and debt-servicing costs.
The spread rose above 200 points earlier this year on EU
populist fears.
Spread closes steady on 168 (2)
Yield 2.16%