Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Markets Look to Fed Rate Cut; Rupee Steadies Near Record Lows 
Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification 
Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains 
China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai 
Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets 
Austria’s AA Credit Rating Affirmed as Fitch Highlights Stable Outlook 
Oil Prices Rise as Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure 
Citi Sets Bullish 2026 Target for STOXX 600 as Fiscal Support and Monetary Easing Boost Outlook 
European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure 
Europe Confronts Rising Competitive Pressure as China Accelerates Export-Led Growth 
Oil Prices Hold Steady as Ukraine Tensions and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market 
Vietnam’s November Trade Sees Monthly Decline but Strong Year-on-Year Growth 
European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Markets Anticipate Fed Rate Cut 
Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data 
Asian Markets Mixed as RBI Cuts Rates and BOJ Signals Possible Hike 
Russian equities ended Saturday’s session flat, with the MOEX Russia Index holding steady and touching a fresh one-month high despite muted market activity. Investors saw little movement across major sectors, as several key stocks closed unchanged.
AFK Sistema PJSC, Aeroflot PJSC, and ROSSETI PJSC were among the session’s most notable performers—though all three recorded no gains or losses. AFK Sistema traded at 13.79, Aeroflot remained at 57.35, and ROSSETI ended at 0.07. With no significant changes in price, these companies were simultaneously listed among both the best and worst performers, highlighting the overall lack of volatility in the Russian market. The Moscow Stock Exchange also reported that declining and advancing stocks were perfectly balanced, signaling a day of complete market stagnation.
The Russian Volatility Index (RVI) mirrored this trend, staying unchanged at 30.72 and marking a new one-month low. Low volatility levels often indicate cautious investor sentiment and reduced risk appetite.
In commodities, gold futures for February delivery were flat at $4,243.00 per troy ounce. Oil markets showed slightly more activity, with January crude oil rising 0.69% to $60.08 per barrel and February Brent crude increasing 0.77% to $63.75. These modest gains offered some support to commodity-linked markets.
Currency movements showed the Russian ruble strengthening against major counterparts. USD/RUB slipped 0.92% to 76.50, while EUR/RUB dropped 0.93% to 89.07, reflecting improved demand for the ruble. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index Futures edged up 0.02% to 98.97, signaling marginal global dollar strength.
Overall, the day reflected a calm trading environment, with Russia’s stock market maintaining stability even as global markets continued to monitor commodity prices and currency shifts.
