Moscow Exchange Aug. total trading vol. 143.5T rubles

Moscow Exchange Aug. total trading vol. 143.5T rubles

Moscow, July 2, 2025 — The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) reported a significant trading volume for the month of August, totaling 143.5 trillion rubles. Despite the overall market decline, the high trading volume reflects investor activity and market liquidity.

On August 29, the MOEX Russia Index lost 0.46% to 2,899.38 points, while the RTS Index tumbled 0.51% to 1,137 points [1]. Analysts attributed the decline to geopolitical uncertainties and the end of the tax period, which induced investors to fix profits. Alexander Shepelev from BCS Investment World forecasted the MOEX Russia Index to be within 2,850-2,950 points on Monday, while Freedom Finance Global predicted it to move within the corridor of 2,850 - 2,940 points [1].

The yuan rate moved upward by two kopecks to 11.26 rubles, indicating a slight strengthening of the Chinese currency against the Russian ruble. This could have influenced the market sentiment, contributing to the slight decline in the indices [1].

The high trading volume, despite the market downturn, suggests that investors remained active and engaged in the market. This could be seen as a positive sign for the Russian stock market, indicating a level of confidence among investors.

References:
[1] https://tass.com/economy/2009353