The ruble exchange rate at the opening of the main session on Thursday, September 23, rose by 21 kopecks against the dollar. At 10:05 Moscow time, it is 72.8 rubles. The euro has retained its position and is trading at 85.33 rubles.

The Moscow Exchange index at 10:05 increased by 0.59 percent to 4054.92 points, the RTS index – by 0.39 percent to 1754.11 points.

At 10:05, November futures for Brent crude oil are $76.32 per barrel (plus 0.17 percent), WTI crude – $72.36 (plus 0.18 percent).