Eurosystem currency reserves down 0.1 bln euros to 153.3 bln in week to May 2

FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - The European Central Bank (ECB) said net foreign currency reserves in the eurosystem fell by 0.1 billion euros to 153.3 billion euros in the week to May 2, compared with the previous week.Banknotes in circulation within the eurosystem -- comprising the ECB and the central banks of euro zone countries -- increased by 7.4 billion euros to 671.7 billion.Gold and gold receivables remained unchanged at 209.643 billion.