Brent crude oil LCOc1, a global benchmark for Russia's main export, was down 0.2% at $43.15 a barrel, recovering after losing more than 1% earlier in the session. Positive news about treatment for the novel coronavirus helped the rouble post small gains against the greenback as optimistic market players sought out risk. "The data we have received since the last rate decision, especially regarding inflation for June and the start of July, confirms that we still have space for a future cut," she said.