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Russia’s stock market ended Saturday’s session flat, with the MOEX Russia Index closing unchanged at 0.00%, reflecting a day of mixed movements across major sectors. Despite the lack of overall index momentum, several notable companies stood out with solid gains, while others weighed slightly on the broader market.
Among the top performers, Surgutneftegas PJSC rose 0.44% to 20.63, continuing to show resilience amid fluctuating energy market conditions. Aeroflot PJSC also posted gains, climbing 0.38% to 50.80, supported by steady travel demand despite ongoing global uncertainties. Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) gained 0.36%, closing at 99.70, as demand for industrial metals remained stable. These increases contributed to the positive sentiment among a majority of listed companies, with 142 stocks advancing, compared to 66 declining and 23 remaining unchanged on the Moscow Exchange.
On the downside, LUKOIL PJSC slipped 0.28% to 5,100.00, while T Tekhnologii MKPAO edged down 0.20% to 2,918.20. ROSSETI PJSC also dipped slightly by 0.19%, trading at 0.06. Despite these declines, the overall market volatility remained steady, with the Russian Volatility Index (RVI) holding unchanged at 35.31, indicating stable investor sentiment.
In commodities, Gold Futures for December dropped sharply by 2.39%, reaching $4,094.20 per troy ounce, reflecting renewed strength in the U.S. dollar. Oil prices, however, moved higher, with December Crude Oil rising 2.39% to $60.09, and January Brent climbing 2.19% to $64.39, supported by expectations of tighter supply.
Currency markets also saw modest movement as the USD/RUB increased 0.19% to 80.85, and the EUR/RUB gained 0.08% to 93.96. The U.S. Dollar Index Futures rose 0.15% to 99.20, highlighting continued global demand for the greenback.
