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MOEX Index up as morning trading session opens

As of 7:00 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index added 0.51%

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. The MOEX Index with additional IMOEX2 ticker added 0.51% as morning trading session opened on the Moscow Exchange on Friday to 2,297.63 points, according to trading data as of 7:00 a.m. Moscow time (4:00 a.m. GMT).

As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time (4:10 a.m. GMT) the MOEX Index was up by 0.57% at 2,298.94 points.

The Moscow Exchange resumed its morning trading session on the Equities and Derivatives markets on January 27, 2025.

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Russian Geran UAVs hit railway locomotive with cargo for Ukrainian army in Kharkov area

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US redirects 49 ships after resumption of naval blockade of Iran — CENTCOM

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At least 45 Yemeni soldiers died in attacks carried out by Houthi rebels — TV

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Additional conditions to be created in Russia to attract investment into R&D sector

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About 60 Moroccans officially missing after crossing into Ceuta — portal

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Alexey Fadeyev emphasized that Moscow would be able to achieve its goals under any circumstances

Press review: US halts Iran strikes as Pentagon develops nuclear plan for Russia, China

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Hiroshima mayor criticizes Russia, makes no mention of US in bombing anniversary speech

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