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Fears are growing of a contagion in Europe and worries continue over Asian stocks
European Commission had accused coalition government of breaching budgetary rules
Bond sell-off eases after Brussels seeks dialogue but growth grinds to near halt
The worry should not be how much Italy’s government spends, but on what
Yields on Italian 10-year bonds hit four-year highs as nervous investors renew sell-off
Spread over German Bunds hits widest level since early 2013
Rome thinks plan will stimulate growth but critics worry about debt burden
Populist government defies Brussels targets and plans to widen budget deficit
European Commission president cites ‘gap’ between Rome’s promises and new plans
Country’s sovereign debt has been shaken recently by concerns of potential stand-off with Brussels
It has been left up to financial markets to act as a dam against irresponsible policies
Value of Italian bonds out on loan — a proxy for short selling — hits four-month high
Monday deadline to submit spending plan highlights a pact more honoured in the breach
Arcane bond market language becomes talk of Italy as populist government battles Brussels
€6.5bn of new paper across four maturities matched by €12bn of redemptions
Those who took League leader’s market-friendly language at face value left feeling burnt
‘Factors in Greece’s neighbouring countries’ to blame for drop in bank stocks
Finance minister concerned by borrowing costs but says coalition will stick to plans
Deputy PM hits out at investors and EU rules as borrowing costs hit 4-year high
A recurrence of the bloc’s debt crisis is still unlikely
Growth figures that underpin spending proposals are higher than consensus
League’s core northern supporters wanted reassurance over budget and lower taxes
Rome will not pay attention to markets as it draws up spending plans, says Luigi Di Maio
Even a muted clash between Italy and Brussels will force some to sit on the sidelines
