Italian Markets Hammered by Fears of Government Spending Binge

Italian Markets Hammered by Fears of Government Spending Binge
People look at Milan's stock exchange building in downtown Milan March 18, 2013. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
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LONDON—Italy’s long-term borrowing costs jumped to more than seven-month highs on Friday while stocks in Milan fell more than one percent after two anti-establishment parties pledged to increase spending in a deal to form a new coalition government.

After the League and the 5-Star Movement outlined their economic plans, the euro also fell, ceding early-session gains against the dollar.