Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative gained 0.13% on the day to 3.492 units.
The leu opened at 4.468/4.47 per euro, from 4.4666/4.468 per euro at Thursday close. It later appreciated slightly, tracking the currencies in the region, and at around 1:00 pm traded at 4.464/4.466 per euro.
The neighboring currencies were gaining up to 0.5% versus the euro.
On the money market, overnight rates were at 4.7%-5.2% a year, from 4.8%-5.3% a year in the previous day.