ITALY DATA: Italy’s general government deficit was 5.0% of GDP at
the end of the 2Q of 2012, the same deficit registered in the 1H of
2011, national statistics institute ISTAT said. –2Q general government
deficit-GDP 2.8% VS 3.2% deficit in 2Q 2011 –2Q primary balance-GDP
+3.3% VS +2.1% in 2Q 2011 –2Q GDP data provides a platform of -2.0%
acquired growth –See headlines on main wire