The MOEX Russia Index finished the Saturday session unchanged, registering a 0.00% move at the close in Moscow as individual large-cap names moved in opposite directions.
Market breadth and notable movers
On the Moscow exchange, rising issues outnumbered decliners by 148 to 82, while 18 stocks finished unchanged. The session produced mixed results among major components.
Top gainers
- Rosneft PJSC (MCX:ROSN) led the gainers, increasing 3.01% - a rise of 9.70 points - to close at 331.65.
- Aeroflot PJSC (MCX:AFLT) added 1.10%, up 0.37 points to finish at 34.06.
- Novolipetsk Steel (MCX:NLMK) rose 0.70%, or 0.52 points, to reach 75.12 by the close.
Largest decliners
- PhosAgro PJSC (MCX:PHOR) was the session's biggest mover to the downside, dropping 0.72% - a fall of 42.00 points - to end at 5,782.00.
- United Company Rusal IPJSC (MCX:RUAL) fell 0.66%, down 0.18 points to close at 27.12.
- Polyus PJSC (MCX:PLZL) slipped 0.46%, a decline of 4.60 points, to finish at 999.60.
Volatility and additional indicators
The Russian Volatility Index - RVI - which reflects implied volatility on MOEX Russia Index options, was unchanged for the session, holding at 37.83 (a 0.00% change).
Commodities and currency moves
In commodity markets relevant to the session, Gold Futures for December delivery declined 1.38%, a drop of 62.70, settling at $4,477.20 per troy ounce. Crude oil for October delivery edged lower by 0.09% - down $0.08 - to $91.22 per barrel, while the November Brent contract rose 0.35%, an increase of $0.33, to $95.85 per barrel.
On currency crosses, USD/RUB moved lower by 0.51% to 86.21, and EUR/RUB fell 1.05% to 99.66. Separately, the US Dollar Index Futures was reported up 0.25% at 99.13.
Notes and limitations
The session summary notes that sector leadership was a factor in the trading, but specific sector names and their contributions were not provided in the available report.
Summary of the close
Overall, the MOEX Russia Index closed flat while select energy and materials names posted divergent results. Market breadth favored more advancing stocks than decliners, the RVI remained steady, and key commodity and FX benchmarks moved modestly within the session.