... Moscow Exchange. Its calculation began in 1997, reflecting the then composition of the leading companies on the Russian market. In 2017, due to the reorganization of the Moscow Exchange and changes in the market structure, the index was renamed IMOEX (MOEX), while retaining the basic calculation methodology. Throughout its history, IMOEX has consistently adapted to changes in the Russian market, revising the composition of its companies and the calculation methodology to ensure its maximum representativeness ...

... received a growth impulse due to expectations of cheaper credit and stimulated demand. Conversely, bank stocks fell, as declining interest rates narrow their interest margins and may limit the profitability of financial institutions. As a result, the MOEX index finished Friday close to its opening level (around 2,820 points), meaning it changed little during the session, although intra-day volatility increased. The ruble, as mentioned above, weakened slightly following the announcement of the decision ...

... Exchange showed mixed dynamics throughout the day—several rate-sensitive sectors (such as energy and consumer sectors) received a boost, while bank stocks declined due to expectations of shrinking interest margins. Consequently, by the end of Friday, the MOEX index showed little change, remaining around 2820 points; however, the internal background in the stock market improved due to the prospect of softer financial conditions. As for the currency, as mentioned earlier, the ruble weakened slightly after ...