The stock market in Russia soared after the conversation between Putin and Trump

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The Russian stock market has shown rapid growth. This is how investors reacted to the conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

According to RBC, all stocks included in the IMOEX2 index gained ground in the evening trading. The largest increases were shown by PIK securities (+9.2%), AFK Sistema (+7.8%), X5 (+7.8%), Aeroflot (+7.4%), Tatneft (+6.8%). At its peak, the Moscow Exchange index rose to the level of 2,703.5 points. By 20:29 on October 16, growth accelerated to 6.45%.

The American leader assessed the conversation as productive, so much so that it could lead to peace. He announced that he would meet with the Russian president in Budapest.