Brisbane Times | Monti Resignation Hits Italian Government Bonds Wall Street Journal Italian government bonds fell sharply in early trading Monday, after Prime Minister Mario Monti said he plans to resign once Italy's 2013 budget is approved, clouding efforts to tackle the euro-zone debt crisis and injecting further political uncertainty. Italy: Last days of Mario Monti Eurozone crisis live: Mario Monti's resignation pledge spooks markets Debt Crisis: Monti resignation hits markets - live |