Spain and Italy's record borrowing costs are 'astonishing' after a eurozone deal reached less than two weeks ago, EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Tuesday (2 August).
Italian and Spanish 10-year bonds dropped in value, while German bunds rose on Tuesday, pushing the difference in costs (yields) to 381 and 397 points, respectively - a record high since the euro was introduced 12 years ago.
The valuations reflect persisting market concerns that the eurozone crisis is f...
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