Gold updates record, rises to 2,283 dollars an ounce - Companies. Oil prices rise further on news from the Middle East and the prospect of a supply cut from Mexico.
The euro is falling against the dollar at the start of the day. The single currency dropped to 1.0730 dollars, recording a decline of 0.12%. The exchange rate against the yen is little changed at 162.82 (-0.06%). Petrol goes up, diesel goes down : the diversified trend of fuels on the Italian network continues.