Italian official: Government discussing lower budget deficit target

According to the latest headlines, via Bloomberg - citing an unnamed Italian official, Italy's government was reportedly looking to change/discussing a lower 2019 budget deficit target.

Key highlights:

   •  Considering a deficit target of 2-2.1% of GDP.
   •  Deficit numbers in media are baseless.
   •  Conte, Tria, Di Maio, Salvini is to meet later on budget.
   •  Tria may present different budget goals at the meeting.