During the auction, the euro exceeded the mark of 70 rubles

During the trading on the Moscow Exchange, the European currency for the first time from February 25 exceeded the mark of 70 rubles. The increase took place against the background of changes with ruble liquidity and the fall of oil value.

As of 15.40 in Moscow, the cost of the euro amounted to 70.02 rubles, and the dollar - 62.34 rubles. Compared to the closing level of currency, it has become more expensive by 1.13 rubles and 74 kopecks, respectively. Later, a decrease in the cost began. As of 16:23 Moscow time, 69.93 rubles were given for the euro, and 62.27 rubles per dollar.