The Moscow Stock Exchange is scheduled to reopen trading later today, with activity expected to resume at 11:35 Moscow time. This update was issued through the exchange’s information channels and summarized on the stock markets information portal. Investors and market participants should be aware that the resumption time is precise, and ongoing trading operations are guided by the exchange’s operational timetable published for today.
The official note stated that transactions on the trading floor will continue once the specified time is reached. In practical terms, buy and sell orders can be entered and executed again, subject to the system’s current state and any pre-set trading rules that govern order matching and settlement processes. Market participants should monitor the exchange feed for any further instructions or changes to the schedule.
Additionally, it was confirmed that the market trading system will remain capable of receiving and processing order withdrawals. This means traders retain the ability to cancel or modify existing orders during the reopening window or in adjacent trading periods, depending on the system’s status and the operator’s guidelines for order management. This capability is crucial for maintaining orderly markets after a temporary disruption.
Earlier trading activity experienced a pause at 10:36 Moscow time. A comparable interruption occurred the previous day, followed by a halt from 13:58 to 15:45. The official explanation cited a hardware fault affecting the host server, which impacted the venue’s ability to process trades and manage order flow. Such incidents underscore the importance of robust infrastructure and rapid recovery protocols in maintaining market integrity and continuity of service for participants.
Prior to these events, the Moscow Stock Exchange announced that technical studies would be conducted in a temporary test circuit covering both domestic stock markets and foreign exchange markets. The scheduled window for these evaluations spanned February 13 to February 14, during which participants were warned about potential temporary access losses to testing systems. It was also communicated that WebAPI services—a key interface for automated trading and data access—would be disabled as a result of the study. These preparations are part of a broader effort to validate system resilience and ensure that any new configurations perform as intended before they are deployed to live environments.
In related financial context, the Bank of Russia reported that on February 14 the ruble to U.S. dollar exchange rate stood at 91.21 rubles per dollar, reflecting the market conditions prevailing at that time. Exchange rate movements during periods of technical testing and service disruption can influence liquidity and trading dynamics, making clear communication from the exchange and regulatory authorities essential for market participants as they manage risk and make informed decisions.
Overall, these updates illustrate the Moscow Stock Exchange’s commitment to maintaining reliable market access while conducting essential technical assessments and upgrade work. Traders are advised to stay informed through official channels for any further timing adjustments or operational guidance, and to plan order activity around the published schedules and the exchange’s notices. The sequence of resumptions, system availability for order management, and planned testing activities together define the ongoing path toward stable and transparent market operations for both domestic participants and international observers. (Source: Moscow Exchange communications and regulatory updates.)