(ANSA) - Rome, October 16 - 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 two
points down on 165 points Monday, with the yield down 0.06% to
2.01%.
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 2 down on 165 (2)
Yield 2.01%