FXstreet.com (C�rdoba) - The Euro rose sharply during the American afternoon after media reports said the European Central Bank would be willing to buy Italian bonds if Italy commits to accelerate economic reforms to cut the nation's debt.

EUR/USD rose about 120 pips to a fresh daily high of 1.4284 and it is currently trading at the 1.4270/80 area, 1.28% higher on the day.

The news has also boosted US stocks that turned positive in a highly volatile session. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 125 points or 1.10% to 11,508. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 9 points or 0.80% to 1,209. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 3 points or 0.12% to 2,559.