Italian BTP Yields Follow Global Peers Lower

2026-02-17 09:45 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Italy’s 10-year BTP yield fell to 3.35%, its lowest level since October 22, as investors moved toward safer assets and assessed the possibility of another rate cut from the European Central Bank later this year.

The decline in BTP yields reflected broader global bond market trends.

US 10-year Treasury yields dropped after softer-than-expected inflation data on Friday and persistent concerns about potential AI-related disruption.

In Japan, yields continued to retreat following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s strong election victory earlier this month.

In the UK, weaker labor market figures bolstered expectations of further easing by the Bank of England this year.

Across the euro area, evolving views on ECB policy have also pressured yields, with markets currently pricing in about a 40% chance of one additional rate cut before year-end.

Attention now turns to Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve for further insight into the US monetary policy outlook.



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Italian BTP Yields Follow Global Peers Lower
Italy’s 10-year BTP yield fell to 3.35%, its lowest level since October 22, as investors moved toward safer assets and assessed the possibility of another rate cut from the European Central Bank later this year. The decline in BTP yields reflected broader global bond market trends. US 10-year Treasury yields dropped after softer-than-expected inflation data on Friday and persistent concerns about potential AI-related disruption. In Japan, yields continued to retreat following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s strong election victory earlier this month. In the UK, weaker labor market figures bolstered expectations of further easing by the Bank of England this year. Across the euro area, evolving views on ECB policy have also pressured yields, with markets currently pricing in about a 40% chance of one additional rate cut before year-end. Attention now turns to Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve for further insight into the US monetary policy outlook.
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