FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank said Thursday that a
total of E61.118 billion Eurosystem covered bond purchases had settled
as of July 7.

As of July 6, settled acquisitions had totaled E61.113 billion, the
ECB said Wednesday.

The program is aimed at revitalizing a market segment that has been
exceptionally hard hit by the financial turmoil.

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

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