EU Bond Yields Rise
European government bond yields are rising in trading, with Italy's 10-year yield at 3.59% and Germany's at 2.86%.
Peripheral - (IT) Italy 10-year govt yield at 3.59% - (ES) Spain 10-year govt yield at 3.34% - (PT) Portugal 10-year govt yield at 3.23% - (GR) Greece 10-year govt yield at 3.53% Core: - (DE) German 10-year yield at 2.86% - (FR) France 10-year govt bond: 3.63% Key spreads: - The 10-year Italy/German Gov't bond spread at approx. +73bps - The 10-year French/German Gov't bond spread at approx. +77bps Others: - US 10-year Treasury: 4.41% - UK 10-year Gilt: 4.69% (prior close; opens at 04:00 ET/08:00 GMT)