RTS Index closes 1.2 percent higher as TMK leads

On October 19, 2026, the RTS Index gained 11 points or 1.2 percent to 924.74 points at the close. The stronger ruble supported the dollar-denominated benchmark as the yuan fell to 12.418 rubles, FOMAG reported.

TMK was the standout stock, rising 9.3 percent on expectations of increased gas-pipeline demand, Finam said. The index finished 2 points, or 0.2 percent, below the 926.27-point midday level shown in the earlier market update.

Why did the RTS Index rise on Monday?

Currency support outweighed a late retreat in crude. The ruble strengthened as exporters sold foreign-currency proceeds before tax payments, while Brent traded at USD 108.23, down 1.5 percent, Reuters via The Moscow Times reported.

The RTS Index reached 928 points during the session, its highest level since early July, before giving back part of the advance. The market close still left the index above its October 16 close of 914 points, according to FOMAG.

Winners and losers in the RTS Index

Winners and losers at the October 19 close, as listed by FOMAG:

• TMK up 9.3 percent: gas-pipeline expectations supported the shares.
• Whoosh Holding up 5.5 percent.
• Acron up 4.8 percent.
• MD Medical Group down 3.7 percent.
• Samolet down 2.8 percent.
• VK down 2.0 percent.

What comes next for the RTS Index

The next major domestic catalyst is the Bank of Russia policy decision. The central bank is scheduled to publish its decision and medium-term forecast on October 23 at 1:30 p.m. MSK, with a press conference at 3:00 p.m. MSK, EIA reported.

RTS Index price data for October 19, 2026

The RTS Index closed at 924.74 points on October 19, 2026, up 11 points or 1.2 percent from 914 points on October 16. The session high was 928 points, FOMAG reported.

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