Gold Prices Slide as Hawkish Fed and Strong Dollar Weigh on Bullion 
Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Eases Supply Concerns 
Trump Questions USMCA Renewal as Trade Talks Continue 
German Industry Employment Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade 
Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Decision and US-Iran Deal Details 
Australia Eases Capital Gains Tax Reforms to Support Small Businesses and Startups 
US Stock Futures Jump on Reports of Preliminary US-Iran Peace Deal Despite Fed’s Hawkish Outlook 
Europe EV Demand Surges as Fuel Prices Rise Amid Iran Conflict 
Canada Imposes 10% Tariff on Canned Vegetable Imports to Protect Domestic Industry 
US Stock Futures Slip After Wall Street Rally Fueled by US-Iran Deal and Chipmaker Surge 
German Auto Suppliers Turn Bearish as Investment and Jobs Shift Overseas 
Dollar Hits One-Month High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Boosts Greenback 
Asian Currencies Stabilize as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High After Fed Hawkish Signal 
Trump and Iran Sign Framework Peace Deal in France Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions 
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Signals Policy Overhaul as Hawkish Rate Outlook Rattles Markets 
Gold Prices Rebound on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Optimism Despite Fed Rate Hike Signals 
Trump Says No Hormuz Strait Tolls During 60-Day Iran Ceasefire 
Russia’s stock market ended Saturday’s session flat, with the MOEX Russia Index closing unchanged at 0.00%, reflecting a day of mixed movements across major sectors. Despite the lack of overall index momentum, several notable companies stood out with solid gains, while others weighed slightly on the broader market.
Among the top performers, Surgutneftegas PJSC rose 0.44% to 20.63, continuing to show resilience amid fluctuating energy market conditions. Aeroflot PJSC also posted gains, climbing 0.38% to 50.80, supported by steady travel demand despite ongoing global uncertainties. Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) gained 0.36%, closing at 99.70, as demand for industrial metals remained stable. These increases contributed to the positive sentiment among a majority of listed companies, with 142 stocks advancing, compared to 66 declining and 23 remaining unchanged on the Moscow Exchange.
On the downside, LUKOIL PJSC slipped 0.28% to 5,100.00, while T Tekhnologii MKPAO edged down 0.20% to 2,918.20. ROSSETI PJSC also dipped slightly by 0.19%, trading at 0.06. Despite these declines, the overall market volatility remained steady, with the Russian Volatility Index (RVI) holding unchanged at 35.31, indicating stable investor sentiment.
In commodities, Gold Futures for December dropped sharply by 2.39%, reaching $4,094.20 per troy ounce, reflecting renewed strength in the U.S. dollar. Oil prices, however, moved higher, with December Crude Oil rising 2.39% to $60.09, and January Brent climbing 2.19% to $64.39, supported by expectations of tighter supply.
Currency markets also saw modest movement as the USD/RUB increased 0.19% to 80.85, and the EUR/RUB gained 0.08% to 93.96. The U.S. Dollar Index Futures rose 0.15% to 99.20, highlighting continued global demand for the greenback.
