Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative won 0.5% on the day to 3.314 units.

The leu opened flat at 4.4385 to the euro, but further appreciated, amid low volumes.

At around midday, the currency was trading slightly below 4.43 against the euro.

In the money market, overnight rates were at 1.7%-2.2% a year, slightly higher on the day.