In the course of trading on the Moscow Exchange, the euro for the first time since August 2020 collapsed below 86 rubles, the dollar also weakens to the ruble, but remains higher than at the beginning of the week, the data of the site is evidenced.
As of 10:28, the euro is traded at 85.9 rubles, and the dollar is 72.19 rubles. At the same time, the main Russian stock indexes – the Mosbier index and RTS – are descended by 0.4 and 0.3 percent.
Ruble is strengthened in relation to the main currencies since the beginning of June. The market responds to the suspension of the introduction of new US sanctions, as well as the meeting of the presidents of the two countries Vladimir Putin and Joe Bayiden, which both parties appreciated positively.
its influence has a steady increase in oil prices. This week, Brent’s grade went up to a maximum for two years, and remains higher than $ 70 per barrel.