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Russian stock exchanges suspended
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Financial markets in Moscow have collapsed since the highs of May
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Russia's two leading stock exchanges have been suspended automatically for a second time in several hours after share prices again rose too sharply.
Trading was halted on the RTS and Micex indexes within an hour of opening. They then reopened only to close again after rising to 25.4% and 20.2% respectively.
The indexes were suspended on Thursday after huge falls, prompting the state to pump billions of dollars into banks.
Markets in Asia also rallied strongly after news of a US rescue plan emerged. <!-- E SF -->On Thursday, US officials said they were negotiating with Congress on a comprehensive plan to rid banks of the bad debts that are at the "root" of the devastating global financial crisis. Afterwards, both Republicans and Democrats suggested an agreement was close.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7624802.stm