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MOEX Index up 1.21% as morning trading session opens

The MOEX Index showed mixed but positive results at the opening of the morning session on the Moscow Exchange, with reports of a 1.21% gain or a 0.24% rise depending on the day's data. Trading resumed on January 27, 2025, following an earlier suspension, while separate reports detailed Russian air defense interceptions of Ukrainian drones.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 1–8, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

The MOEX Index, the main benchmark of the Moscow Exchange, showed gains at the opening of the morning trading session, according to trading data cited by TASS. One report indicated the index added 1.21% to reach 2,216.85 points at 7:00 a.m. Moscow time, while another put the increase at 0.24% to 2,353.89 points. As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the index was either up by 1.11% at 2,214.74 points or down by 0.09% at 2,346.06 points, depending on the report.

The Moscow Exchange resumed its morning trading session on the Equities and Derivatives markets on January 27, 2025, as noted in the reports. The exchange had previously suspended these sessions, and their reintroduction marks a return to a wider trading schedule.

Coverage Comparison

The reports from TASS, all carrying the same dateline and format, present differing figures for the MOEX Index's performance at the open. One account, dated July 1, records a 0.24% rise to 2,353.89 points at 7:00 a.m., followed by a slight dip to 2,346.06 points ten minutes later. Another, dated July 8, shows a 1.21% gain to 2,216.85 points at the open, with a further increase to 2,214.74 points by 7:10 a.m. These discrepancies suggest that the reports cover different trading days, though the exact dates are not specified in the provided material.

A third TASS report, dated July 2, describes the MOEX Index extending losses during the main trading session, falling by 3.13% to 2,271.13 points as of 3:37 p.m. Moscow time, and notes that the MOEX and RTS indices had opened the session with a 0.66% decline to 2,329.12 and 937.48 points, respectively. This report indicates volatility that contrasts with the positive openings in the morning-session reports.

Key Claims

The MOEX Index added 1.21% as the morning trading session opened to 2,216.85 points, according to one TASS report.
Another TASS report recorded a 0.24% increase at the open to 2,353.89 points.
As of 7:10 a.m., the index was up by 1.11% at 2,214.74 points in one report, while another placed it down by 0.09% at 2,346.06 points.
The Moscow Exchange resumed its morning trading session on the Equities and Derivatives markets on January 27, 2025.
In a separate session, the MOEX Index fell by 3.13% to 2,271.13 points during the main trading session, with the RTS down by the same percentage to 914.14 points.
The MOEX and RTS indices opened the main session with a 0.66% decline to 2,329.12 and 937.48 points, respectively.
Reports also mentioned Russian air defense systems intercepting Ukrainian drones: 419 drones in one report, 190 UAVs in another, and 327 in a third.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jul 1, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Framing: Neutral, focusing on MOEX Index performance — Informative

Facts Included:

MOEX Index added 0.24% as morning trading session opened on the Moscow Exchange
MOEX Index was down by 0.09% at 2,346.06 points as of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time
The Moscow Exchange resumed its morning trading session on the Equities and Derivatives markets on January 27, 2025
Russia downs 419 Ukrainian drones

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TASS — English as of Jul 8, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC

Framing: Neutral, focusing on MOEX Index performance — Informative

Facts Included:

MOEX Index added 1.21% as morning trading session opened on the Moscow Exchange
MOEX Index was up by 1.11% at 2,214.74 points as of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time
The Moscow Exchange resumed its morning trading session on the Equities and Derivatives markets on January 27, 2025
Air defenses destroy 190 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within 12-hour period

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TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

Framing: Neutral, focusing on MOEX Index performance — Informative

Facts Included:

MOEX Index extended losses during the main trading session on the Moscow Exchange
MOEX was down by 3.13% at 2,271.13 points as of 3:37 p.m. Moscow time
MOEX and RTS indices fell by 0.66% as the main trading session opened
Air defenses down 327 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe MOEX Index added 0.24% as morning trading session opened on the Moscow Exchange on Wednesday to 2,353.89 points.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 1, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe MOEX Index was down by 0.09% at 2,346.06 points as of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 1, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe MOEX Index added 1.21% as morning trading session opened on the Moscow Exchange on Wednesday to 2,216.85 points.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 8, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe MOEX Index was up by 1.11% at 2,214.74 points as of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 8, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe Moscow Exchange resumed its morning trading session on the Equities and Derivatives markets on January 27, 2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 1, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe MOEX Index extended losses during the main trading session on the Moscow Exchange.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe MOEX was down by 3.13% at 2,271.13 points as of 3:37 p.m. Moscow time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe MOEX and RTS indices fell by 0.66% as the main trading session opened on Thursday to 2,329.12 and 937.48 points, respectively.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimRussia downs 419 Ukrainian drones.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 1, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
ClaimAir defenses destroy 190 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within 12-hour period.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 8, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
ClaimAir defenses down 327 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 3 articles consulted: TASS — English 11 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15