However, the leu fell versus the US dollar and the indicative was set at 3.4628 units, 0.3% weaker on the day.

The leu opened flat at 4.44 to the euro, but further appreciated and traded at 4.432/4.435 during early hours, amid a quiet market.

At around 1:00 pm, the currency traded at 4.435 to the euro.

In the money market, overnight rates were at 3.9%-4.4% a year, down from 4.1%-4.6% a year Tuesday.