MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. The Russian stock market is showing growth at the start of the main trading session on the Moscow Exchange on Wednesday. As of 10:00 Moscow time, the MOEX index rose by 0.49% to 3,274.62 points and the RTS index also added 0.49% reaching 1,129.38 points. The yuan fell by 3.7 kopecks to 12.385 rubles.

By 10:15 Moscow time, the MOEX index slowed down its growth and was at 3,265.12 points (+0.2%), while the RTS index was at 1,126.11 points (+0.2%). At the same time, the yuan exchange rate began to grow slightly and was trading at 12,424 rubles (+0.15 kopecks).

The Moscow Exchange has suspended trading in dollars and euros since June 13, 2024, due to US sanctions imposed against it and the National Clearing Center.

To determine the dollar and euro to ruble exchange rates, the Bank of Russia uses bank reports and information from over-the-counter trading.