RTS Index Rises 0.98% to 984.25 Points Intraday
Published on 10/30/2026 at 18:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRTS Index Holds Gains in Late Trading
- The RTS Index stood at 984.25 points at 18:48:15 Berlin time on October 30, up 0.98 percent from the previous close.
- The index was still within its Moscow Exchange calculation window, so the reading was an intraday level rather than a final close.
- Global risk sentiment, oil prices and geopolitical developments remained important market context for Russian equities.
The RTS Index was trading at 984.25 points at 18:48:15 Berlin time on Friday, October 30, 2026. That represented a gain of 0.98 percent against the previous close of 974.73 points, according to the latest RTS Index market data.
Intraday Reading, Not Final Close
The quotation was captured during the configured Europe-evening reporting window. The Moscow Exchange states that the RTS Index is a capitalization-weighted index of liquid Russian equities and is calculated on weekday trading days from 07:00 to 23:50 Moscow time. The 984.25-point reading therefore describes the market during the session and should not be treated as the official October 30 close. The calculation framework and index characteristics are detailed by the Moscow Exchange.
Market Context Remains Mixed
Russian stocks began the session with modest gains before moving into negative territory in early trading, according to TASS. Later market commentary from AKM described a retreat from the week's highs, with investor attention focused on geopolitical signals, oil prices and broader international sentiment. Those factors provide context for the session but do not establish a single cause for the RTS Index's intraday move.
The dollar-denominated index remains particularly sensitive to movements in Russian equities and the ruble. Investors should distinguish this late-session indication from the official closing level, which could change before the Moscow Exchange calculation period ends. Further coverage is available on the RTS Index topic page.
