“The Bank of Russia ordered brokers to suspend short sales on the exchange and over-the-counter market from February 24, 2022, 11:00 Moscow time, and until the cancellation of these instructions,” RIA Novosti quotes a message from the regulator.
The Central Bank explained that the relevant measures are being introduced in order to ensure the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of investors in the markets and reduce risks.
On February 24, the dollar rose to 84 rubles, the euro to 95 rubles.
In the morning, trading on the Moscow Exchange was temporarily suspended.