19 Jul 2012 19:21

Dollar, euro slump amid growing oil prices, stock markets

MOSCOW. July 19. (Interfax) - The U.S. dollar and the euro suffered major losses on the MICEX on Thursday, influenced by growth in world oil prices and stock markets.

By the end of the day, the dollar stood at 31.9845 rubles/$1, down 30.8 kopecks over yesterday's close and below the 32-ruble mark for the first time since May.

The euro finished the day at 39.217 rubles/EUR1, 40.5 kopecks below Wednesday's close.

The bi-currency basket fell by 35 kopecks to 35.24 rubles.