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Moscow Stock Index Falls to 2449.81 Points, Lowest Level Since December 2024

The Moscow Exchange's main index fell to 2449.81 points on 18 June 2026, its lowest level since December 2024, driven by declining oil prices, Western sanctions, and accelerated inflation. Major Russian stocks including energy and financial sectors experienced significant losses.





Quick Facts
Who
Moscow Exchange
What
Moscow Exchange index fell below 2450 points
When
18 June 2026
Where
Moscow
- Moscow Exchange index fell below 2450 points
- RTS index declined
- Oil prices fell
- Western sanctions pressure on Russia
- Rosstat released inflation data
The Moscow Exchange's main index fell to 2449.81 points on Thursday morning, 18 June 2026, marking its lowest level since 20 December 2024. The decline of 1.6% was driven by multiple factors including falling oil prices, Western sanctions pressure on Russia, and accelerated inflation data released by Rosstat. Brent crude August futures fell to $78 per barrel, contributing to the broader market downturn. The RTS index also declined 1.6% to 1060.84 points during the same period.
Major stock declines were led by ALROSA (-3%), PIK Group (-2.8%), Rosneft (-2.7%), Tatneft (-2.7%), Positive Group (-2.7%), Gazprom (-2.3%), Aeroflot (-2.1%), and Novatek (-2.1%). Trading volume for shares in the Moscow Exchange index totaled 15.25 billion rubles by 10:25 Moscow Standard Time. Sberbank ordinary shares accounted for 2.61 billion rubles of trading, Gazprom shares for 2.56 billion rubles, and Rosneft shares for 1.16 billion rubles of the total volume.
The index's breach of the 2450-point threshold represents a significant milestone in the Russian equity market's performance, reflecting broader economic pressures from international sanctions and commodity price volatility.
Why This Matters
The Moscow Exchange's breach of the 2450-point threshold signals intensifying economic stress on the Russian equity market amid sustained international sanctions and volatile commodity prices. Investors monitoring emerging market exposure, energy sector performance, and geopolitical risk should note this milestone as a barometer of Russia's broader macroeconomic deterioration and capital market vulnerability.
Timeline & Sources
Dec 20, 2024
WireMoscow Exchange index previously reached minimum of 2449.81 points
Jun 18, 2026
WireRosstat released accelerated inflation data contributing to market decline
Jun 18, 2026
WireMoscow Exchange index fell to 2449.81 points, matching December 2024 low