Italy’s Ftse Mib up 1.2 Percent at 18,976.71 Points at the Provisional Close

Portugal’s Psi20 up 1.03 Percent at 5,102.82 Points

Less Emphatic Guidance on Further Rate Cuts behind Kiwi's Defiant Spike

Primary Dealer accepted Bids 16.29 Pct of Amount tendered in U.s. 2-Yr Frn Sale, Directs take .06 Pct of Bid Amount, Indirects 85.6 Pct

Primary Dealers take 46.81 Pct of U.s. 2-Yr Frn Sale, Direct Pct and Indirect 53.19 Pct