OREANDA-NEWS Trading in the Russian market on Thursday, April 21, opened with growth of main stock indices. This is evidenced by data from the site. By 10:00 Moscow time, the Mosbirzh index had added 0.13 percent, and the RTS had risen 0.06 percent.

The dollar rate rose by 0.44% to 76.75% at the opening of trading, while the euro rose by 0.13% to 82 rubles.

The Russian ruble gained against major world currencies on the currency section of the Moscow Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 20. By the end of trading the dollar fell by 2.7% to settle down at the level of 76.4% rubles and the euro fell by 2.6% to settle down below 82 rubles.

Earlier, it became known that the British government plans to revoke the Moscow Stock Exchange status of a recognized exchange. London specified that the decision was a reaction to restrictions imposed by the Bank of Russia on foreign investors. The British tax authorities have launched a consultation on the measure, requesting assessments of interested parties.