Russian stocks surge past 2,200 on strong market momentum
Russian stock markets rose sharply on September 4, with the MOEX index surpassing 2,200 points for the first time since August 14, driven by positive signals from the Eastern Economic Forum and high oil prices.
Consensus
- The MOEX index rose above 2,200 points on September 4.
- The Russian stock market experienced significant growth during the trading session.
- The increase was attributed to positive developments related to the Eastern Economic Forum and high oil prices.
- The RTS index also rose during the session.
- The growth occurred amid statements from President Vladimir Putin about economic stability and efforts to conclude the conflict in Ukraine.
Points of divergence
- By 12:00 MSK on September 4, the MOEX index reached 2257.98, up 1.95%, and the RTS index reached 818.66, up 1.95%. — vedomosti
- On September 3, the MOEX index reached 2,215 points, its highest level in three weeks, with a session high of 2,222.09 points. — interfax
- The MOEX index first surpassed 2,200 points since August 14, 2026, during the session on September 1. — vesti
- The market accelerated growth after a report that CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived in Russia for meetings, with the MOEX index rising over 2.4% by 17:34 MSK. — m24
Coverage (20 sources)
- Russian stock market approaches new monthly highs — Ведомости
- Moscow Exchange Index rose to 2215 points on news from the Davos forum and oil prices — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market rose to 2190p on Moscow Exchange index on Tuesday — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market consolidates around 2180-219p on Moscow Exchange index by evening — Интерфакс
- Moscow Exchange Index first exceeded 2200 points in two weeks — Вести
- Russian stock market loses momentum for growth — Ведомости
- Russian stock market jumped to 2180 points on Moscow Exchange index — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market sharply rose on geopolitical news — Ведомости
- Russian stock market continues to grow — Ведомости
- Russian stock market opened in main session with Moscow Exchange and RTS indices up 1.1% — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market opened in morning session with 0.5% increase in IMOEX2 index — Интерфакс
- Moscow Exchange Index rose to 2115 points on strong financial reports of several companies — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market ends day and week with gains — Ведомости
- Stock market opened in main session with Moscow Exchange and RTS indices up 0.8% — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market opened in morning session with IMOEX2 index up 0.2% — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market exceeded 2090 points on Moscow Exchange index on Thursday — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market rises without news — Ведомости
- Russian stock market rises after morning drop — Ведомости
- Russian stock market rose to 2120p on Moscow Exchange index on Tuesday — Интерфакс
- Russian stock market tries to grow after yesterday's drop — Ведомости
Key entities
- Moscow Exchange
- Russia
- Moscow
- RTS
- INTERFAX.RU
- Brent
- USA
- Scott Bessent
- Vladimir Putin
- Ukraine
- CIA
- SCO
- John Rattcliff
- Vladivostok
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