The leu opened at 4.475 to the euro, similar with 4.475/4.478 per euro at Monday close.
The national currency slightly gained ground after the first trades, nearing 4.47.
At around 10:00 local time (GMT0800), the national currency traded at 4.47/4.472 against the euro.
Monday, the central bank set the leu’s reference at 4.4793 to the euro, the highest rate in almost six weeks. However, the leu’s indicative against the US dollar weakened to 3.2528 units, from 3.2488 units in the previous session.
In the money market Tuesday morning, overnight rates rose to 1.76%-2.26%.