
Benchmark index reaches highest level since August 2026
The dollar-denominated RTS Index crossed the 900-point threshold for the first time since August 6, 2026, amid gains on the Moscow Exchange.
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The RTS Index tracks Russian stocks denominated in US dollars, while the MOEX Index is ruble-based.
MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. The dollar-denominated RTS Index crossed the 900-point threshold on Tuesday for the first time since August 6, 2026, according to Moscow Exchange data.
At 10:49 a.m. Moscow time, the benchmark index gained 0.82% to reach 906.04 points.
By 10:59 a.m. Moscow time, the RTS pared gains slightly to stand at 903.58 points (+0.55%).
Meanwhile, the ruble-based MOEX Index climbed to 2,406.95 points, also up 0.55% from the previous close.

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