Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Russian stocks edged higher on Saturday, driven by strength in the oil, gas, and power sectors. The MOEX Russia Index closed up 0.26%, signaling cautious optimism among investors despite mixed performance across key equities.
Bank VTB PJSC (MCX:VTBR) led the session’s gainers, inching up 0.02% to 83.30. GDR ROS AGRO PLC (MCX:AGRODR) remained flat at 1,083.80, while TATNEFT (MCX:TATN) slipped slightly by 0.09% to 693.40.
However, steelmakers weighed on the index. Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MCX:MAGN) saw the steepest loss, plunging 3.85% to 32.49. Severstal PJSC (MCX:CHMF) fell 3.73% to 1,022.40, and diamond giant ALROSA PJSC (MCX:ALRS) dropped 3.69% to 50.40.
Market breadth data was unavailable, indicating neutral sentiment across the broader exchange. Volatility remained stable, with the Russian Volatility Index (RVI) unchanged at 51.60.
In the commodities market, gold futures for June dipped 0.15% to $3,341.30 per troy ounce. Crude oil for May surged 3.54%, reaching $64.68 per barrel, while June Brent gained 3.20% to settle at $67.96, reflecting increased energy demand and geopolitical tensions.
Currency movements showed mixed trends. The USD/RUB pair declined 0.09% to 82.10, while EUR/RUB advanced 0.16% to 93.52. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index Futures saw minimal movement, down 0.01% at 99.13.
Despite weak performances from major metal stocks, gains in the energy sector helped lift the overall index. Investors continue to monitor global commodity prices and currency fluctuations as geopolitical developments unfold.
