Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is to meet Thursday with his German and French counterparts to discuss euro zone issues. On Wednesday, Germany attempted to raise â?¬6 billion in 10 year bonds, but only sold â?¬3.6 billion. Louise Cooper, markets analyst for BGC Partners in London, has the latest.
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