RTS Index closes at 948.94 points after 1.73% gain
Published on 11/11/2026 at 23:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRTS Index finishes higher
- The dollar-denominated RTS Index closed the November 11 main session at 948.94 points, up 1.73%.
- Russian equities recovered from intraday losses as oil prices rebounded and investors assessed the outcome of Abu Dhabi talks.
- US envoys are scheduled to visit Moscow on November 12, keeping diplomatic headlines in focus for the next session.
The dollar-denominated RTS Index closed Wednesday's main Moscow Exchange session at 948.94 points, up 1.73% from the November 10 close of 932.79 points. The closing level and daily comparison were reported by Vedomosti.
Market recovers from midday weakness
The index had traded lower during the first half of the session before moving into positive territory later in the day. According to Vedomosti, the recovery coincided with improved commodity-market conditions, including gains in oil and most metals. The January Brent future rose 2.82% to 94.07 US dollars per barrel, while the ruble strengthened against the yuan to 12.38 rubles.
The move was also supported by positioning around the conclusion of two-day trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi. Finmarket described the rise as partly driven by short covering after the talks ended. The meeting did not produce a major breakthrough, but officials indicated that there was scope for further work and the parties agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange.
Diplomatic headlines remain central
Market attention now turns to the planned November 12 visit to Moscow by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are expected to meet President Vladimir Putin. Vedomosti cited a market analyst who said the prospect of continued negotiations supported ruble assets. The same report noted that the high Russian policy rate remains a structural source of support for the currency, although it also expects continued two-way moves in the ruble.
Several large-cap shares helped lift the broader Russian market. Vedomosti listed Inter RAO, Gazprom, Aeroflot, Moscow Exchange and AFK Sistema among the strongest performers, while Cian, Rostelecom, VTB and preferred shares of Surgutneftegaz lagged. The RTS Index's advance therefore came alongside a broad improvement in leading Russian equities rather than a move confined to a single constituent.
Focus for the next session
The November 11 close leaves the RTS Index well above the previous session's 932.79-point finish, but the next move remains sensitive to oil prices and the reception of the Moscow meetings. The diplomatic developments are an important market input, yet the absence of a concrete settlement means that investors may continue to react sharply to new statements and expectations.
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