MOSCOW, October 23. /TASS/. The ruble slowed down in its growth amid the decision of the Bank of Russia to keep the key rate at 14% per annum, according to the trading platform.
The yuan fell to 12.037 rubles (down 12.8 kopecks) before the release of the regulator’s decision but slowed down in the decline to 12.05 rubles (minus 11.45 kopecks).
The Russian stock indices also dropped against such a background. The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.45% to 2,418.68 points. The RTS Index declined by 0.5% to 939.21 points.