Euro hits 90 rubles for first time since late April

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The euro exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange rose above 90 rubles for the first time since April 28, according to trading platform data.

At 10:11 am Moscow time, the European currency was up 1.27%, reaching 90.10 rubles. A few minutes later, the growth slowed slightly: by 10:25 am Moscow time, the euro was trading at 90.05 rubles, up 1.21%.

Other major foreign currencies also strengthened simultaneously. The dollar rose 0.89% to 83.37 rubles, while the yuan added 0.48%, reaching 11.616 rubles.

At the start of the main trading session, the stock market showed mixed dynamics. The MOEX index (Moscow Exchange Index) opened 0.27% higher at 2715.31 points, while the RTS index (Russian Trading System Index) fell 0.32% to 1029.01 points.

By 10:17 am Moscow time, the ruble-denominated MOEX index strengthened its growth to 2724.26 points (+0.6%), while the dollar-denominated RTS index partially reduced its losses and stood at 1030.49 points, remaining slightly down by 0.17%.