RTS Index gains 0.28 percent in midday trading on oil support

The dollar-denominated index stood at 862.76 points at 9:15 a.m. Moscow time as Brent held above USD 100 and exporters led gains.

The RTS Index was trading at 862.76 points at 9:15 a.m. Moscow time on October 6, 2026, up 0.28 percent from Monday's close. TASS reported the level after the main session opened, while Interfax attributed support to high oil prices.

Drivers of the day

Brent crude was priced at USD 100.40 per barrel at 9:01 a.m. Moscow time, according to Interfax. The report said stronger oil prices were supporting exporter shares. The opening advance followed Monday's RTS Index close at 860.36 points, a gain of 0.12 percent.

At the opening, VTB shares rose 2.3 percent, VK gained 1.4 percent and Rusal advanced 0.7 percent, while Aeroflot fell 1.2 percent, according to Interfax. The Chinese yuan traded at 12.814 rubles at 9:15 a.m. Moscow time, after strengthening against the ruble.

Events ahead

U.S. ADP employment data is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Moscow time on October 6, followed by U.S. trade data at 3:30 p.m. and a speech by Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman at 5:45 p.m., according to The Moscow Times. The Finance Ministry will begin buying foreign currency and gold at a daily rate of RUB 12.7 billion on October 7, compared with RUB 2.5 billion previously, Reuters reported through The Moscow Times.

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