The leu opened at 4.35/4.353 to the euro, from 4.353/4.354 to the euro at Monday’s closing. It advanced slightly after the first hour and at around 10:25 traded at 4.349/4.352 to the euro.
The central bank set the leu’s reference at 4.354 per euro Monday, slightly weaker on the day.
On the money market Tuesday morning, overnight rates were at 4.5%-5% a year.