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Russian stocks rise 0.8% as main trading session opens on June 25

MOEX Index climbed 1.36% to 2,274.06 points by 10:15 a.m. Moscow time on Thursday, marking a positive beginning for Russian stocks. This rise came as yuan strengthened against ruble, reaching 10.994 rubles, signaling strong market sentiment.

BRIC Team
BRIC Team
Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read · 10 views
Russian stocks rise 0.8% as main trading session opens on June 25

Key Takeaways

  • •The MOEX Index opened at 2,258.78 points, reflecting a 0.68% increase at 10:00 a.m. Moscow time.
  • •By 10:15 a.m., the MOEX Index surged to 2,274.06 points, marking a 1.36% gain.
  • •The RTS Index climbed to 958.05 points during the morning trading session.
  • •The yuan gained 4 kopecks against the ruble, settling at 11.01 rubles at the start of trading.
  • •As trading progressed, the yuan further appreciated, rising by 2.4 kopecks to 10.994 rubles.

Russian stocks opened strong Thursday . The MOEX Index jumped 0.68%, hitting 2,258.78 points,while RTS Index rose 0.8% to 2,261.44 points at opening bell,per trading data at 10:00 a.m. Moscow time (07:00 a.m. GMT).

By 10:15 a.m. Moscow time (07:15 a.m. GMT), gains kept coming. MOEX Index climbed to 2,274.06 points, up 1.36%. RTS Index also edged higher,reaching 958.05 points. At same time,yuan strengthened against ruble,up 4 kopecks to 11.01 rubles as trading kicked off.

As session continued,yuan appreciated more,up 2.4 kopecks to 10.994 rubles . This currency move matched upbeat mood in Russian stock market,signaling a strong start to day . But will it hold?…

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