Russian equities open higher as MOEX and RTS indices gain 0.8%

The rebound follows a sharp sell-off earlier in the week, signaling a brief pause in risk aversion despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 5 August 2026, 07:53 UTC · 1 min read

Russian stock indices advanced at the opening of the main trading session on the Moscow Exchange, with both the ruble-denominated MOEX and the dollar-denominated RTS indices gaining 0.8% by 10:00 a.m.

The Chinese yuan weakened against the ruble during the same period.

The positive open marks a reversal from the previous session, where Russian equities fell sharply.

On Wednesday, the MOEX and RTS indices both dropped approximately 1.9% in early trading, driven by persistent risk aversion.

The current gain suggests a short-term stabilization in sentiment, though the market remains volatile.

This volatility occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Black Sea.