The AP reports that Spain’s economic future, despite the recent Greek election, seems bleaker than before as the interest rate on Spain’s 10-year bonds has jumped beyond 7 percent. The rise, indicating a depleted market confidence following the country’s recent bailout request, is higher than Greece, Portugal, or Ireland maintained when the three requested financial assistance.
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