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Russian Equities Slide Below 2250 as Oil Drops, Sanctions Loom
Interfax·RU · US · UA·1 day ago
The Moscow Exchange index rose to 2280, driven by Putin's positive economic remarks, signals of potential US business deals in a Ukraine settlement, and hopes for resumed European energy cooperation. Brent futures fell to $104, capping gains. The move reflects geopolitical optimism but is tempered by oil weakness.