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Russian stocks close mixed as MOEX falls and RTS rises
Russia’s main stock indexes moved in opposite directions at the close of trading in Moscow on Thursday.
The MOEX, which tracks ruble-priced shares, fell 0.71% to 2,429.51 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS rose 0.33% to 943.41.
High oil prices helped limit the MOEX decline, with oil climbing above $112 a barrel, while investors were also awaiting a central bank meeting.
Acron shares led the gainers, rising 2%, while Rosseti Center fell 5.9%, the biggest drop among the listed decliners.
Analysts expect the MOEX to stay between 2,400 and 2,500 points on Friday, though their forecasts differ on currency rates.
The yuan closed at 12.165 rubles, and analysts said a break below 12.25 could open the way to 12 rubles.
The MOEX Index fell 0.71% to 2,429.51 points at the close of Thursday’s main trading session.
The dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 0.33% to 943.41 points.
The yuan declined by 6.05 kopecks to 12.165 rubles.
A stock market expert said the MOEX decline followed a wave of gains and may have reflected approaching Central Bank talks.
High oil prices, which climbed above $112, limited the market correction, the expert said.
- Who
- Russian stock market investors and market analysts.
- What
- The MOEX Index fell while the RTS Index rose at the close.
- When
- October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- An expert cited easing overbought conditions and the approaching Central Bank meeting as possible factors behind the MOEX decline; high oil prices limited the correction.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The MOEX Index fell 0.71% and the RTS Index rose 0.33% at the close of the main trading session.
BCS World of Investments expected the MOEX Index to remain above 2,400 points, while Freedom Global forecast a range of 2,400-2,500 points.
- MOEX close
- 2,429.51 points, down 0.71%
- RTS close
- 943.41 points, up 0.33%
- Yuan exchange rate
- 12.165 rubles, down 6.05 kopecks
- Top gainer
- Acron, up 2%
- Top decliner
- Rosseti Center, down 5.9%
What people are saying
The MOEX Index continued to cool off following a wave of gains.
The correction was limited by high oil prices, which climbed above $112 today.