Milan -0.7%, preceded by Madrid (-0.6%), and Frankfurt (- 0.36%). Paris unchanged, while London (+0.1%) sails in positive territory.

Spread between German 10-year BTPs and Bunds fell to 150.6 points. Italian annual yield falling by 6.9 points to 3.74% and the German one by 5.5 points to 2.24%. The dollar is rising at 0.92 euros and 0.78 pounds, while crude oil (Wti-0.96% at 77.24 dollars per barrel) and gas (+2.39%) appear mixed.