But minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting showed that policymakers in the United States felt the employment benchmark for decreasing support for the economy could be reached this year
Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russia's main export, was down 0.8pc at $66.11 a barrel, falling for a third straight day, which did not stop Russian stocks indexes from advancing.
"The bond is aimed to repay the maturing public debt ... and soothe the effects of the coronavirus crisis," Besimi said at a news conference carried live on Facebook.
"This rate, compared with others in the region, shows that North Macedonia remains attractive for investors," he said, adding the demand had doubled the amount on offer.
