Stable start of the day for the spread between BTP and Bund which remains below 120 basis points.
The spread starts the session at 118 basis points, compared to 119 at yesterday's close.
The yield of the 10-year Italian bond is 0.62%.
Asian stock exchanges closed lower with fears of a new wave of coronavirus infections and investors triggering profit taking.
The US decision to extend the 'black list' of Chinese companies accused of having links with the Beijing armed forces also weighs on the lists.
The lists also suffered the impact of the shortage of semiconductors in the automotive sector.
Tokyo in red (-0.62%).
On the currency side, the yen is stable against the dollar at 103.70 while it appreciates at 125.90 against the euro.
Seoul (-2%) and Mumbai (-0.75%) also fell.
While trading is still in progress Hong Kong (+ 0.07%) and Shanghai (+ 0.03%) are flat while Shenzhen is up slightly (+ 0.2%).
On the macroeconomic front, GDP, industrial production and the trade balance are arriving from the United Kingdom.
Inflation in France and Spain and the Eurozone trade balance are also expected.
From the United States expect industrial production, retail sales, consumer confidence and business inventories.
Oil prices fall on the New York after hour market.
Wti crude oil changes hands at $ 53.05 a barrel, down 0.9%.
Brent was down 1.3% to 55.69 dollars a barrel.
Gold prices rise on Asian markets.
The precious metal rose 0.57% to $ 1,849 per ounce.
