Italy’s Ftse Mib down 2.5 Percent at 17,966.81 Points at the Provisional Close

Portugal’s Psi20 down 1.65 Percent at 5,002.52 Points

U.s. 4-Week Bill Bid to cover Ratio 3.63

U.s. Sells $40 Bln 4-Week Bills at High Rate 0.170 Pct, Awards 36.16 Pct of Bids at High

Czech Government Fails to Reach Agreement on Budget Framework, Postpones Decision