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Russian stock market declines 0.82% as trading opens on Moscow Exchange

Russian stock market started lower on Saturday, as MOEX and RTS indices dropped 0.82%, landing at 2,502.01 and 1,098.8 points, respectively. This downturn comes as yuan's exchange rate fell below 10.5 rubles for first time since May 2026, leading to cautious trading among investors.

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BRIC Team
Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
Russian stock market declines 0.82% as trading opens on Moscow Exchange

Key Takeaways

  • •The MOEX Index fell by 0.82%, closing at 2,502.01 points on Saturday.
  • •The yuan's exchange rate dipped to 10.498 rubles, the lowest since May 2026.
  • •By 10:15 a.m., the RTS Index decreased to 1,098.6 points, reflecting a 0.84% drop.
  • •In early trading, the MOEX Index with code IMOEX2 showed a minor decline of 0.13% at 2,519.55 points.

Russian stock market opened lower Saturday,showing a downward trend in trading. Moscow Exchange reported both MOEX and RTS indices dropped 0.82%,settling at 2,502.01 and 1,098.8 points,respectively. This as yuan's rate slid below 10.5 rubles first time since May 2026.

At 10:00 a.m. Moscow time,yuan-to-ruble rate fell 7.75 kopecks from last session,hitting 10.498 rubles. By 10:15 a.m.,MOEX Index slightly recovered to 2,501.56 points,reflecting a 0.84% decrease. RTS Index also fell to 1,098.6 points,same percentage drop.

Early morning session saw MOEX Index with code (IMOEX2) dip 0.13%,standing at 2,519.55 points by 7:00 a.m . Yuan's decline slowed,trading at 10.556 rubles,down 1.95 kopecks. Market sentiment cautious as investors react to currency shifts and broader economic signals…

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