Moscow stock exchange stopped auctions before the appointed time in connection with possible electric power supply failure. Auctions have been stopped at 2 p.m. today until Janyary 18 morning, in order to avoid nullifying transactions.
Moscow stock exchange press-service noted that it caused no losses to the stock, as far as auction value was not considerable, and during 3 hours of auction on January 17 all necessary operations were completed.
Limitation of power supply are connected with sudden considerable temperature fall and "Mosenergo" decision to reduce power consumption for industry objects. It was decided to cut off energy supply for several enterprises having no social importance, gambling establishment and small retailment near metropolitan and public transport stops.
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