China’s Copper Smelters Slash Output Amid Severe Concentrate Shortage and Record Losses 
Ireland’s Economy Faces 1.8% Decline by 2032 Amid U.S.-EU Trade Tensions 
Canadian Miners Flock to ASX Amid Pension Wealth and Global Instability 
Oil Prices Dip Amid Tariff Tensions and Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks 
S&P 500 Surges as Tariff Fears Ease and Tech Stocks Rally 
U.S. Futures Jump as Trump Softens Tariff Plans, Easing Market Jitters. 
BOJ Eyes Earlier Rate Hike as Food Inflation Stays Stubborn 
Asian Stocks Mostly Rise as Trump Tariff Fears Ease; Hong Kong Tech Shares Slide 
India Ends $23B Manufacturing Incentive Scheme Amid Slow Progress and Missed Targets 
Dollar Steady Below 3-Week High as Markets Await Trump’s Tariff Decision 
Australia to Extend Energy Bill Relief with $1.8B Boost Ahead of Election 
Gold Glitters Near Record Highs Amid Fed Cuts and Global Tensions. 
Japan’s Business Activity Slumps as Inflation and Trade Woes Bite 
Dollar Strengthens as Fed Holds Rates and Market Eyes Trump Tariff Moves 
Greenland Tourism Booms After Trump Comments and New Airport Openings 
UK to Invest £600M to Train Builders and Tackle Skills Shortage Amid Housing Push 
Russian stocks closed lower on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index dropping 0.98%, weighed down by declines in the mining, telecoms, and power sectors.
PhosAgro PJSC (MCX:PHOR) led the gainers, rising 0.85% to 6,633.00. TATNEFT (MCX:TATN) added 0.77% to close at 693.90, while LUKOIL PJSC (MCX:LKOH) climbed 0.73%, ending at 7,346.50.
On the downside, PIK SHb PJSC (MCX:PIKK) was the session’s worst performer, falling 5.80% to 590.00. AFK Sistema PJSC (MCX:AFKS) dropped 3.25% to 18.74, and VK Company Ltd (MCX:VKCO) lost 2.35%, closing at 294.40.
Market sentiment remained cautious, with declining stocks outnumbering gainers. The Russian Volatility Index (RVI), which gauges implied volatility on MOEX Russia Index options, fell sharply by 11.03% to 42.04, indicating reduced investor uncertainty despite the market downturn.
In commodities, April gold futures slipped 0.74% to $3,021.40 per troy ounce. Crude oil for May delivery eased 0.26% to $67.89 a barrel. However, Brent oil for May edged up 0.22% to $72.16.
On the currency front, the ruble strengthened against major currencies. USD/RUB fell 0.50% to 84.50, while EUR/RUB declined 0.84% to 91.37. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index Futures gained 0.24%, reaching 103.74.
With geopolitical factors and commodity prices continuing to influence market trends, investors remain vigilant. The decline in MOEX reflects broader caution across global markets, especially amid shifting energy and currency dynamics.
