The spread between BTPs and Bunds rises to 145 points. The Italian 10-year yield is up four basis points to 3.88%.

The rates on Spain's ten-year government bond also increased by four points to3.32% and that of Greece to three.48%. Reproduction of this article requires the permission of ANSA. For more information on ANSA's coverage of the Eurozone, please visit: http://www.ansa.com/en/eurozone-news/2013/01/30/euro-zone-bond-spreads-rise-to-145-points.