 BBC News | Italian shares hit by Mario Monti departure BBC News Italian stocks have fallen sharply, reacting to news that Prime Minister Mario Monti plans to resign and former premier Silvio Berlusconi is to run for office again. The main Italian stock index fell 2.3%. Other indexes throughout Europe were also lower, with ... Europe backs Monti reforms as Italy crisis hits markets Italy Vote Will Test EU Nobel Winners After Greek Buyback Eurozone crisis live: Mario Monti's resignation pledge spooks markets |
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