MOEX Index Rises 1.39%, RTS Index Gains 1.02% as Yuan Falls

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The MOEX Index closed up 1.39% at 2,220.77 points and the RTS Index gained 1.02% to 915.67 on Wednesday.
The yuan weakened by 8 kopecks to 11.2 rubles.
Experts cited surging oil prices and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as key factors.

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The MOEX Index closed up 1.39% at 2,220.77 points and the RTS Index gained 1.02% to 915.67 on Wednesday. The yuan weakened by 8 kopecks to 11.2 rubles. Experts cited surging oil prices and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as key factors.

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