Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative strengthened 0.17% to 3.348 units.

The leu opened up at 4.38/4.382 per euro, from 4.3845/4.385 per euro at Monday close. It further gained ground, and at around 1:00 pm traded near 4.378 to the euro.

In the money market, overnight rates were at 1.2%-1.7% a year.