Dollar edges up against ruble

MOSCOW. March 7 (Interfax) - The dollar is edging up against the ruble in early trading on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX) Thursday.

The dollar traded at 30.77 rubles/$1 after the first minute, 4 kopecks above yesterday's closing and 15 above today's official rate.

The euro began the day at 39.95 rubles/EUR1, which was 1-2 kopecks below yesterday's closing and 5 below the official rate.

The bi-currency basket ($0.55 and EUR0.45) started the day at 34.91 rubles, or 2 kopecks above yesterday's closing value.