FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank called for bids
in a 28-day longer-term refinancing operation at a fixed rate of 1.0%.

Bids for 28-day long-term refi are due by 7:30 GMT on Tuesday.

The refis will settle this Wednesday and will mature on May 12,
2010.

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