MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Russia's stock market closed in the red on Thursday as the MOEX Index lost 0.51% to 1,953.77 points, while the RTS Index fell by 0.21% to 1,072.26 points.

The dollar exchange rate decreased by 0.33% by the end of the day to 57.21 rubles, while the euro edged down by 0.005% to 55.47 rubles.

Friday projections

BCS Investment World projects the MOEX Index at 1,900-2,050 points on September 30, while the dollar-ruble range is expected at 56.5-59.5 rubles.