Italy and Spain shake off ‘periphery’ tag as borrowing premiums hit 16-year low
Rome and Madrid rewarded by investors for cutting deficits, while France and Germany look to borrow more
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French borrowing costs have climbed above those of Greece and close to Italy’s
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Europe should learn from Italy
The country has shown investors what happens when political stability, fiscal credibility and industrial strengths are aligned