Top of the Hour: Italy Agrees to IMF Monitoring, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Overnight, Italy agreed to be place under the stewardship of the International Monetary Fund. The move is aimed at reassuring already jittery financial markets that Italy is committed to financial reform.

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