MOEX Russia closes up 38 points as Trump delays sanctions

MOEX Russia closed at 2,470 points on October 20, gaining 38 points or 1.6 percent. Geopolitical optimism and Brent crude near USD 111 supported the advance, Interfax reported.

X5 led index stocks with a 3.3 percent gain, followed by Rusal at 2.9 percent and Gazprom at 2.4 percent, Interfax reported.

Why did MOEX Russia rise on October 20?

The move followed reports that President Donald Trump was delaying additional sanctions against Russia. Brent futures also rose toward USD 111 a barrel, supporting the market's energy exposure, Interfax reported.

Interfax also cited expectations for negotiations involving Russia and the United States. The exchange's benchmark reached its highest level since June, according to TASS.

MOEX Russia course and leading stocks

The index opened at 2,459 points after rising 1.1 percent in the first minute of the main session. It later reached 2,470 points, its highest level since June 17, before closing at 2,470 points, Rosbalt reported.

Rusal and Gazprom were among the strongest large index stocks. PhosAgro was down 0.6 percent in early trading, but the available closing account does not establish a full end-of-day loser list.

What comes next for MOEX Russia?

The next major scheduled event is the Bank of Russia's key-rate decision on Friday, October 23, at 1:30 p.m. MSK. The central bank is widely expected to keep the rate at 14 percent, according to RBC. The decision will include an updated medium-term economic forecast.

MOEX Russia price data for October 20, 2026

MOEX Russia closed at 2,470 points on October 20, 2026, according to Interfax. It gained 38 points or 1.6 percent against the October 19 close of 2,432 points, cited by RBC.

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