MOEX Russia closes 19 points lower after Putin-Witkoff talks
Published on 10/21/2026 at 22:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTalks and oil pressure
- The index ended October 21 at 2,451 points, down 19 points or 0.8 percent.
- Brent fell to USD 108 after trading above USD 111 during the session.
- Polyus lost 3.7 percent, while Inter RAO gained 3.1 percent.
- Bank of Russia announces its rate decision October 23 at 1:30 p.m. MSK.
MOEX Russia closed on October 21, 2026 at 2,451 points, down 19 points or 0.8 percent, News JKN reports. Profit-taking followed Vladimir Putin's meeting with Steve Witkoff, while Brent fell to USD 108 after trading above USD 111, Interfax reports.
Polyus was among the weakest index stocks, falling 3.7 percent. Inter RAO led the gainers with a 3.1 percent rise, FOMAG reports.
Why is MOEX Russia lower today?
The index climbed above 2,480 points in early trading before reversing lower. Interfax attributed the retreat to profit-taking after the Putin-Witkoff meeting and a decline in oil prices.
The meeting raised hopes for renewed diplomatic contacts, but its outcome did not encourage fresh buying. The ruble also strengthened, adding pressure to the ruble-denominated benchmark, Interfax said.
MOEX Russia movers on October 21
Inter RAO rose on expectations for strong third-quarter financial results, according to analyst Natalia Milchakova. Polyus, meanwhile, was the largest decliner among the named index stocks.
- Inter RAO up 3.1 percent: expectations for strong third-quarter results, FOMAG reports
- X5 up 1.2 percent, FOMAG reports
- Polyus down 3.7 percent, FOMAG reports
- MKB down 2.9 percent, FOMAG reports
What comes next for MOEX Russia
- October 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia announces its key-rate decision, with a 14 percent rate widely expected, BCS Express reports
- October 23, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina holds a press conference, BCS Express reports
MOEX Russia price data for October 21, 2026
MOEX Russia closed at 2,451 points on October 21, 2026, according to News JKN. The index fell 19 points, or 0.8 percent, from the previous close of 2,470 points.
MOEX Russia by the numbers on October 21, 2026
- Index: MOEX Russia
- Home exchange: Moscow Exchange, Russia
- Close on October 21, 2026: 2,451 points
- Change versus previous close of October 20, 2026: down 19 points (down 0.8 percent)
- Previous close: 2,470 points
- Top gainer: Inter RAO up 3.1 percent
- Top loser: Polyus down 3.7 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia key-rate decision
