EconomyRussian stock market closes with major indices lower
The MOEX Russia ended Monday’s main session down 2.28% at 2,455.62 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS fell 2.79% to 955.34. An analyst said lower oil prices prompted profit-taking, with a weaker ruble cushioning losses in exporters’ shares. Rusal’s shares fell after weak nine-month results under Russian accounting standards, including a sharp profit drop and a sales loss.
Russian stock market closes with major indices lower