Italy’s BTP Yield Slightly Below a Near Two-Year Peak

2026-03-24 11:52 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Italy’s 10-year BTP yield hovered around 3.95%, slightly below an earlier 4.12%, the highest since mid-2024, as Middle East tensions and disappointing PMI figures shaped market dynamics.

President Trump postponed US strikes on Iran, citing "positive talks", a claim Tehran denied, though reports suggested indirect negotiations.

However, an Israeli official ruled out a ceasefire, while Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated plans for "full-force strikes" on Iran.

On the economic front, Eurozone business activity plunged to a ten-month low in March, with costs rising at the fastest pace in over three years due to soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions.

With energy pressures mounting, markets are betting on additional ECB rate hikes, despite the central bank’s recent decision to hold rates while raising inflation forecasts and lowering growth projections amid worsening regional risks.



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Italy’s BTP Yield Slightly Below a Near Two-Year Peak
Italy’s 10-year BTP yield hovered around 3.95%, slightly below an earlier 4.12%, the highest since mid-2024, as Middle East tensions and disappointing PMI figures shaped market dynamics. President Trump postponed US strikes on Iran, citing "positive talks", a claim Tehran denied, though reports suggested indirect negotiations. However, an Israeli official ruled out a ceasefire, while Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated plans for "full-force strikes" on Iran. On the economic front, Eurozone business activity plunged to a ten-month low in March, with costs rising at the fastest pace in over three years due to soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions. With energy pressures mounting, markets are betting on additional ECB rate hikes, despite the central bank’s recent decision to hold rates while raising inflation forecasts and lowering growth projections amid worsening regional risks.
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