The ruble exchange rate before the close of the main session on Friday, September 24, demonstrates insubstantial dynamics. As of 18:35, the dollar is trading at 72.86 rubles (plus 0.04 rubles), the euro has dropped slightly – 85.31 rubles (minus 0.19 rubles).

Therefore, the ruble exchange rate retained its position against the dollar. The Moscow Exchange index fell by 0.34 percent to 4038.23 points, the RTS index – by 0.32 percent to 1747.56 points.

November futures for Brent crude are trading at $77.68 per barrel (plus 0.56 percent), WTI crude is at $73.64 (plus 0.46 percent).