MOEX Russia closes 17 points lower as Polyus leads losses
Published on 10/22/2026 at 19:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and geopolitical positioning
- MOEX Russia closed at 2,430 points on October 22, down 17 points, or 0.7 percent.
- Brent reached USD 111.5 a barrel as stronger oil supported energy shares.
- Polyus fell 3.9 percent, the weakest major index constituent.
- Bank of Russia rate decision is due October 23 at 1:30 p.m. MSK.
MOEX Russia closed at 2,430 points on October 22, losing 17 points or 0.7 percent. The decline followed profit-taking after the Putin-Witkoff talks produced no breakthrough, while Brent reached USD 111.5.
Akron rose 2.0 percent after President Vladimir Putin discussed possible fertilizer supplies to the United States, Finam reported. Polyus fell 3.9 percent and TMK dropped 4.6 percent as gold prices weakened, the ruble strengthened and investors reduced positions.
Why did MOEX Russia fall on October 22?
Profit-taking weighed on Russian shares after recent geopolitical optimism. Interfax said investors were awaiting new signals on Ukraine negotiations and the Bank of Russia. The agency also cited weaker metals and a stronger ruble as pressures on the index.
Higher oil prices offered partial support. Brent rose to USD 111.5 a barrel, according to Interfax, while energy shares outperformed parts of the broader market.
MOEX Russia movers include Akron and Polyus
The strongest documented gain among the large index constituents was Akron, up 2.0 percent. Its move followed shareholder consideration of dividends and comments on fertilizer exports, Finam said.
Polyus lost 3.9 percent as gold prices fell to a two-and-a-half-month low and the stronger ruble reduced the value of its metal revenue. TMK fell 4.6 percent after its recent rally, according to Finam.
What comes next for MOEX Russia
- October 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia rate decision; analysts expect the 14 percent key rate to remain unchanged, NCRIM reports.
- October 23, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina's press conference on the decision and updated forecast, Klerk reports.
MOEX Russia price data for October 22, 2026
MOEX Russia closed at 2,430 points on October 22, down 17 points or 0.7 percent versus the October 21 close of 2,447 points, according to Interfax. The reported closing level was 2,429.51 points before rounding.
MOEX Russia by the numbers on October 22, 2026
- Index: MOEX Russia
- Home exchange: Moscow Exchange, Russia
- Close on October 22, 2026: 2,430 points
- Change versus previous close of October 21, 2026: down 17 points (down 0.7 percent)
- Previous close: 2,447 points
- Top gainer: Akron up 2.0 percent
- Top loser: TMK down 4.6 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. MSK: Bank of Russia rate decision
