Italian 10Y Bond Yield Drops to Lowest Since 2024
2026-02-24 10:07
By
Joana Ferreira
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Italy’s 10-year BTP yield declined further toward 3.3%, reaching its lowest level since early December 2024, as rising trade tensions fueled demand for safer assets after US President Donald Trump implemented a new 10% global tariff.
The measure was enacted through an executive order signed last Friday, shortly after the US Supreme Court blocked several previously proposed import duties.
According to Bloomberg, White House officials are preparing a formal order that could raise the tariff rate to 15%.
Trump also warned that countries seeking to “play games” with existing trade agreements risk facing steeper duties, after the European Parliament halted progress on a trade deal with Washington, citing the need for greater clarity from US authorities.
Meanwhile, data on Monday confirmed Italy's inflation rate dropped to 1.0% in January, its lowest level since October 2024 and well below the ECB's mid-point target of 2.0%.