Italian bonds rise as Monti announces austerity plan

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Italy's government bonds appreciated after PM Mario Monti declared €30bn growth and austerity measures to decrease nation's debt burden. Borrowing costs of 10-year notes dropped 29 basis points or 0.29% reaching 6.4%, the lowest yield in nearly two months. Analysts claim markets are speculating on positive outcome of the upcoming EU summit on December 9.

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