In the course of trading on the stock exchange, the dollar rate soared above 76 rubles for the first time since February 4. The euro rose above 90 rubles, according to trade data.

As of 12:48, the dollar is trading at 76.06 rubles, and the euro – 90.47 rubles. Over the past day, the rates of the American and European currencies have increased by more than one ruble, the Russian currency has been falling for the third day in a row.

The weakening of the ruble is associated with rumors of additional US sanctions against Russia, which could affect the ruble-denominated government debt or even the right to use the SWIFT system.