Main European stock markets are picking up pace compared to a rather cautious morning. Consumer confidence in the Eurozone in line with estimates.
US futures are positive following mortgage applications falling less. The spread between BTPs and German 10-year Bunds increased to 131 points. The Italian annual yield dropped 3.4 points to 3.61% compared to 4.8 points less than the German one at 2.3%. The prices of crude oil (WTI -0.7% to 81.05 dollars per barrel) and gas (-0.49% to 27 euros per MWh) fell.