FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank said Wednesday that it
has allotted $1.98 billion in its 7-day USD liquidity providing
operation.

The central bank said it received 6 bids.

Today’s operation was carried out at a fixed rate of 0.65%. The
Euro/USD rate was set at $1.2893.

–Frankfurt Bureau tel.: +49-69-720 142, email: frankfurt@mni-news.com

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