RTS Index loses 3 points as Polyus weighs at midday
Published on 10/22/2026 at 13:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProfit taking and rate watch
- RTS Index stood at 937.13 points at 1:00 p.m. MSK on October 22, down 3 points or 0.3 percent.
- Profit-taking followed stalled Ukraine talks, while Brent climbed to USD 111.37 per barrel.
- Polyus fell 3.0 percent, while Akron gained 1.7 percent at midday.
- The Bank of Russia is due to announce its rate decision on October 23 at 1:30 p.m. MSK.
The RTS Index stood at 937.13 points at 1:00 p.m. MSK on October 22, down 3 points or 0.3 percent. The decline followed profit-taking after talks on Ukraine produced no significant new statements, while Brent rose to USD 111.37 per barrel, Market Power reports.
Polyus fell 3.0 percent at midday. Earlier, Finam linked weakness in gold miners to a 0.9 percent decline in gold futures and a stronger ruble.
Why is the RTS Index down today?
The index retreated after investors took profits following Wednesday's negotiations involving US special envoy Steve Witkoff. A market update said the talks did not produce significant statements, while activity remained weak at midday.
Brent rose 2.4 percent to USD 111.37 per barrel by 9:01 a.m. MSK, as supply concerns followed an attack on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field, Interfax reports.
Winners and losers in the RTS Index
Midday movers at 1:00 p.m. MSK came from the Moscow Exchange market snapshot, Market Power reports:
- Akron up 1.7 percent
- Tatneft up 1.2 percent
- TMK down 4.9 percent
- MRSCenter down 4.1 percent
- Polyus down 3.0 percent
Declines affected 69 percent of the main-market stocks, while 26 percent rose. Trading volume reached RUB 25.918 billion by 1:00 p.m. MSK, 30 percent below the average for the previous month.
RTS Index faces the Bank of Russia decision
The next major domestic event is the Bank of Russia's key-rate decision on October 23. Market forecasts call for the rate to remain at 14 percent, according to Interfax. The decision is usually published at 1:30 p.m. MSK, RBC reports.
What comes next for the RTS Index
The October 23 rate decision and the accompanying economic forecast are the next scheduled catalysts. Analysts surveyed by Bankinform expect a pause at 14 percent, while warning that inflation risks could keep policy signals restrictive.
RTS Index price data for October 22, 2026
At 1:00 p.m. MSK on October 22, the RTS Index was 937.13 points, according to Market Power. It was down 3 points or 0.3 percent from the previous close of 940.32 points.
RTS Index by the numbers on October 22, 2026
- Index: RTS Index
- Home exchange: Moscow Exchange, Russia
- Level at 1:00 p.m. MSK on October 22, 2026: 937.13 points
- Change versus previous close of October 21, 2026: down 3 points (down 0.3 percent)
- Previous close: 940.32 points
- Top gainer: Akron up 1.7 percent
- Top loser: TMK down 4.9 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia key-rate decision
