The spread between BTPs and Bunds closes at 150 points, up from 147 at the start and 148 at yesterday's close. The yield on the Italian 10-year bond rises by 9 basis points to 3.94%.

(HANDLE). (Handsome) (Handyle) ... The spread between the BTP and the Bunds is 150 points. The spread is up from 150 points at the beginning of the day and 150 at the close of yesterday's trading.