FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank called Tuesday for bids
in a special long term refinancing operation at a fixed rate of 1.0%.

Bids for three-month long-term refi are due by 9:30 GMT on
Wednesday.

The refis will settle this Thursday and will mature on July 1,
2010.

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