The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported that their latest auction of certificates of deposit (Zero Coupon Investment Certificates) was better received than they had forecast for this time of year. The bank said that December usually requires a lot of money to be circulating, but the latest auction was able to place RD$1.38 billion at an average interest rate (APR) of 26.23% ? far below the 60% that was seen just a few months ago and less than the 26.62% of a week before. For the next auction, the 365-day certificates will offer an APR of 26%, the 180-day certificates will pay 25% interest and the 90-day certificates will yield 24%.