Italy's BTP-Bund spread rises to highest level since spring 2025 — ANSA English

In Italy, the spread between the yields on 10-year government bonds, known as BTPs, and German Bunds closed at 102.9 basis points on Wednesday, September 30. This is the highest level since spring 2025, ANSA English reports.

Italian bond yields

At the end of the trading session, the yield on Italian 10-year BTPs rose to 4.61%. According to the agency, this level had not been recorded for more than three years. The yield on German Bunds remained stable at 3.58%.

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Focus on the economy and debt

According to the agency, the spread's movement came amid renewed heightened attention to the state of Italy's economy and its public debt.

ANSA also reports that sovereign bond yields are rising due to the energy crisis, which continues amid the war in Iran, and concerns over U.S. public debt.