The dollar has risen against the ruble at the opening of trading on Friday, September 24. As of 10:02, it is 73.02 rubles (plus 0.19 rubles), the euro exchange rate is 85.70 rubles (plus 0.19 rubles)

The Moscow Exchange index fell by 0.25 percent to 4042.53 points, the RTS index – by 0.59 percent to 1742.89 points.

November Brent crude oil futures continue to rise in price and now cost $77.38 per barrel (plus 0.17 percent). WTI crude rose by 0.23 percent to $73.44.