Spread closes 2 down on 165 (2)

(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.