UPDATE 2-Russian assets boosted by impasse at Iran nuclear talks
The rouble and Russian shares gained on Wednesday, boosted by a rise in oil prices as talks over Iran's nuclear programme dragged on, curbing hopes of an immediate deal. The rouble was up 1.3 percent to 57.43 against the dollar at 1520 GMT and up 0.9 percent at 61.89 versus the euro. The rouble-based MICEX share index was up 1.9 percent to 1,656 points. The dollar-based RTS index was up 3.2 percent at 909 points. Russian assets were following the gains by oil. The international benchmark Brent was up 2.7 percent to around $56.6 per barrel. ...
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