Russian stock market falls during trading session
Business & Economy
March 23, 15:31
The MOEX Russia Index lost 2.11% to 2,804.51 points, while the RTS Index edged down by 2.1% to 1,051.79 points
MOSCOW, March 23. /TASS/. The Russian stock market started falling after the Brent price lost more than 14% earlier today, according to Moscow Exchange data.
The MOEX Russia Index lost 2.11% to 2,804.51 points. The RTS Index edged down by 2.1% to 1,051.79 points.
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