Russia stops currencies, commodities trading; no cause found

FXStreet (San Francisco) - Russia Micex reported a suspension of the trading on the Foreign exchange and Precious Metals Markets despite they apparently didn't find a cause. They are investigating it.

According to a brief press release, Moscow Exchange reported: "Please be advised that trading on the Foreign exchange and Precious Metals Market was interrupted at 11:26 MSK. The cause is being investigated, and trading will resume at a time to be announced."

The USD/RUB was trading 0.07% down on the day at 61.85.

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