The main stock market index in Russia (MOEX) increased 181 points or 5.84% since the beginning of 2024, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Russia. Russia Stock Market Index MOEX CFD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated...
The ruble-based MOEX Russia index ended above flatline at 3,242 on Friday, as investors digested economic data and corporate news.
The country's trade surplus came at its highest since December 2022, helped by increased prices for Russian key commodities.
Meanwhile, data after the closing bell showed inflation accelerated to 6.7% in October, the most since February 2023 but matching market estimates.
Earlier, Nabulina, the head of CBR stated that annual inflation will set on downward trend in spring.
Among sectors, transport, electric utilities, and IT posted strong losses, while increases came from oil & gas and financials.
Rosneft (2.8%) and Moex (2.5%) were the top performers, with the former benefitting from dividend news.
Also, heavyweight Sberbank added 1.5% on positive RAS results for the month.
In contrast, Unipro, VK, PIK, and Rosseti were the main decliners, down by 2.3%, 2%, 1.5%, and 1.4%, respectively. Weekly, the index ended 1% higher.
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