20 Jan 2011 10:17

RTS stock index down 0.5% on int'l markets downswing

MOSCOW. Jan 20 (Interfax) - The RTS stock index fell 0.54% to 1892.49 in the first few minutes of trading on the back of the downswing in the international commodity and equity markets, triggered by fears of the Chinese economy overheating.

Benchmark stocks fell up to 1%.