Portuguese finance minister speaking in Lisbon says they are on track to exit program on time and that the positive signs in the economy are extending to the jobs market. The economic recovery has helped regain investor confidence.

Portuguese bond yields continue the run lower down to 4.36%, a long long way from the 18+% at the height of the crisis.

Portuguese 10yr yields 19 03 2014

Portuguese 10yr yields 19 03 2014