FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank allotted E68.066
billion in 42-day 1.0% fixed-rate refinancing agreements on Tuesday.

The central bank received 56 bids in this operation. Prior to
today’s allotment, the ECB said it would satisfy all bids made.

The refis will settle this Thursday and expire on Janurary 19,
2011.

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