South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost 
Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Strong US Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bullion 
South Korea’s KOSPI Plunges as Apple Price Hikes and OpenAI IPO Delay Shake AI Chip Stocks 
Australia Jobs Growth Strengthens Rate Hike Outlook 
Wall Street Ends Lower as AI Stocks Drag Markets, Fed Rate Outlook Shifts 
Oil Prices Drop as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Recovers 
Gold Falls Below $4,000 as Strong Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Weigh on Prices 
US Dollar Slips After PCE Inflation Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Expectations 
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Micron Surges, Apple Drops After Price Hikes 
Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies 
Oil Prices Rebound as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Return After Ship Attack Near Oman 
Oil Prices Drop as Middle East Supply Recovery Eases Market Concerns 
Bank Regulation Rollbacks in the U.S. and UK Could Increase Financial Risks, Study Warns 
Asian Currencies Trade Mixed as Yen Hovers Near 40-Year Low, Dollar Holds Firm on Fed Outlook 
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Tech Firms 
Russia’s stock market closed Saturday’s session on a steady note, with the MOEX Russia Index ending unchanged at 0.00%. Despite the flat finish, several major stocks showed notable movement, reflecting mixed sentiment across sectors.
PhosAgro PJSC emerged as the session’s top performer, gaining 0.38% to reach 6,595.00 rubles. The fertilizer producer’s steady climb highlights continued interest in commodity-linked equities. Close behind, NOVATEK PJSC advanced 0.31% to 1,170.00 rubles, supported by stable demand in the energy sector. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) also saw a slight uptick of 0.31%, closing at 171.68 rubles as trading activity remained firm.
On the downside, Moskovskiy Kreditnyi Bank led the decliners with a 1.07% drop to 8.11 rubles. TATNEFT slipped 0.50% to 599.50 rubles, pressured by softer oil prices, while Rostelekom PJSC dipped 0.37% to 58.53 rubles.
Market breadth leaned positive, with 111 stocks advancing, 86 declining, and 34 finishing unchanged. The Russian Volatility Index (RVI) held steady at 37.67, signaling no major shifts in trader expectations.
In commodities, gold futures for February delivery rose 1.25% to $4,269.80 per troy ounce, reflecting stronger safe-haven demand. Crude oil for January delivery edged down 0.17% to $58.55 a barrel, while Brent for February dropped 0.78% to $62.38, extending pressure on energy-linked equities.
Currency markets also moved in favor of the ruble, with USD/RUB sliding 0.58% to 77.50 and EUR/RUB dropping 0.57% to 89.87. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index futures eased 0.11% to 99.41 amid broader dollar weakness.
Overall, Russia’s market wrapped up the day with balanced sentiment, minor gains in key sectors, and ongoing global commodity and currency fluctuations shaping investor outlook.
