The Russian stock market experienced a decline at the start of the main trading session, with both the MOEX and RTS indices falling. Concurrently, the yuan weakened against the ruble, dropping below 11.5 rubles for the first time since July 16, 2026.
The MOEX Index (IMOEX2) opened Thursday's morning session on the Moscow Exchange up 0.34% at 2,143.34 points, settling at 2,140.49 points with a 0.21% gain by 7:10 a.m. Moscow time.
The Russian stock market, represented by the MOEX and RTS indices, began the main trading session with a decline, while the yuan also fell against the ruble on the Moscow Exchange.
The Russian stock market experienced a decline at the start of its main trading session on July 9th, with both the MOEX and RTS indices falling. The yuan also weakened against the ruble. Initial losses were partially recovered later in the session.
The Russian stock market experienced a decline at the start of the main trading session on July 7, with MOEX and RTS indices falling. However, the yuan exchange rate, after an initial dip, began to grow.
The dollar surpassed 80 rubles on Forex, reaching its highest point since April 3, 2026, according to ICE data. The exchange rate stood at 80.375 rubles as of 11:57 a.m. Moscow time. The euro also saw an increase in the Russian interbank market.
Russia's stock market opened lower on Monday, with the MOEX and RTS indices declining in early trading. The yuan exchange rate against the ruble also saw fluctuations.
Brent crude futures for September 2026 delivery fell below $71 per barrel on the ICE exchange, marking the first time since February 27, 2026. Prices were trading around $70.90-$71.03 per barrel as of early morning Moscow time.
Russia's stock market began Friday's trading session with a decline. The MOEX and RTS indices fell by over 1% shortly after opening, with the yuan exchange rate against the ruble also seeing an increase.
Russia's government bond index (RGBI) dropped below 115 points for the first time since October 30, 2025, reaching 114.21 points before slightly recovering. The RGBI is a key indicator of the Russian sovereign debt market.
The MOEX index experienced an accelerated decline during the main trading session on the Moscow Exchange, falling by more than 4%. As of 5:03 PM Moscow time, the index was at 2,314.32 points, while the RTS index also dropped 4.39% to 992.75 points.
The Russian stock market and the yuan experienced declines at the start of trading on the Moscow Exchange. As of 10:00 Moscow time, both the MOEX and RTS indices were down, with the yuan also showing a downward trend.
The Russian stock market experienced a decline at the start of the main trading session on June 18, with MOEX and RTS indices falling by 0.8%. The yuan exchange rate also saw an increase against the ruble.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are exhibiting mixed performance, with Bitcoin down 1.22% to $65,544 and Ethereum up 0.66% to $1,785 as of June 17. The total crypto market cap is $2.25 trillion, with over $292 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours.
Futures prices for platinum, palladium, gold, and silver saw significant gains on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and Comex. Palladium futures were up 3.14%, platinum futures gained 3.43%, gold futures rose 2.31%, and silver futures increased by 3.39% as of 10:30 a.m. Moscow time.
News highlights include Russia's dismissal of IAEA report on ZNPP blasts, Moscow and St. Petersburg piloting road accident reforms, and Kremlin concerns over US-Iran escalation. Russia also addresses Transnistria tensions and awaits US ambassador appointment. Iran seeks war end over normalized US relations, with Qatar mediating a deal proposal. Trade between Russia and Kazakhstan increased 16%. US diplomat claims US gives Ukraine carte blanche for attacks inside Russia, while Russia claims troop advances in Ukraine. Former German diplomat regrets missed 2021 talks with Russia. Putin states Russia sought to stop war in Ukraine for eight years. US VP states Iran won't get funds for simply signing a deal. British PM faces no plans to step down after resignations.
The Russian stock market, including the MOEX and RTS indices, entered negative territory during the main trading session on June 3. The yuan also experienced a decline against the ruble.
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned a Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, Luhansk People's Republic, as an "act of pure terror." The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting, reporting four deaths and 39 injuries. Russia's Foreign Ministry stated no leniency would be shown to those responsible.
Russia has arrested Indigenous rights activists, including prominent figure Daria Egereva, accused of terrorism. Supporters claim the charges are fabricated, highlighting the plight of Indigenous peoples facing climate change, resource exploitation, and state repression.
Brent crude oil futures for July 2026 delivery fell below $103 per barrel on the ICE exchange in London, reaching $102.36 by 8:56 p.m. Moscow time. WTI crude oil futures also saw a decline.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense forces shot down 56 Ukrainian drones over various regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, and Moscow, between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Moscow time on Tuesday. This follows an earlier report of 70 drones destroyed in the morning.
Russian stock indices MOEX and RTS saw a slight decline at the start of trading on Tuesday. The yuan's exchange rate against the ruble also fell, dropping below 10.5 rubles for the first time since February 8, 2023.
Brent crude oil futures for July 2026 delivery surpassed $112 per barrel on London's ICE exchange for the first time since May 5, 2026, driven by trading data showing prices reaching $112.15. WTI futures also saw gains.
Brent oil futures for June delivery surpassed $110 per barrel on May 18, reaching their highest point since May 5. The benchmark rose to $111.35 before settling slightly lower at $110.40.
