Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative won 0.34% on the day to 3.4074 units.

The leu opened up at 4.355/4.357 per euro, from 4.3625/4.364 per euro at Thursday’s closing. It further gained ground, amid improved sentiment in the region, and at around 13:00 hours traded at 4.345 per euro.

On the money market, overnight rates were flat at 1.7%-2.2% a year.