The ruble exchange rate at the opening of trading on Thursday, September 30, demonstrates a slight strengthening against major currencies. At 10:10, the dollar is traded at 72.74 rubles (minus 0.11 rubles), the euro – at 84.33 rubles (minus 0.17 rubles).

The Moscow Exchange index rose to 4078.73 points (plus 0.51 percent), the RTS index – up to 1766.42 points (plus 0.56 percent).