FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank on Monday called for
bids on its longer-term main refinancing operation at a fixed rate of
1.00%.

Bids for today’s operation are due by 07:30 GMT on Tuesday. The
allocation will be announced shortly thereafter.

The new refis will settle on Wednesday and will expire on July
14, 2010.

–Frankfurt bureau. Tel: +49-69-720-142. Email: frankfurt@marketnews.com

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