The main stock exchanges in Asia and the Pacific moved in no particular order, with Tokyo (+0.9%) driven by the decline in the yen. Futures for Europe (decreasing) and US price lists (positive) are mixed while awaiting consumer confidence in France and the Eurozone.
The spread between BTPs and German 10-year Bunds rises to 129.7 points, with the Italian annual yield falling by 2.4 points to 3.62%. The dollar rose to 0.92 euros and 151.71 yen, stable at 0.79 pounds.