Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings 
South Korea Raises Interest Rates to 2.75% as Inflation and Weak Won Drive Tightening 
US Stock Futures Hold Steady as Soft Inflation Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears 
Australia Consumer Sentiment Rises in July as Fuel Price Relief Lifts Confidence 
Oil Prices Surge as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates and Strait of Hormuz Risks Grow 
Japanese Yen Holds Steady as Intervention Hopes Grow Ahead of U.S. CPI Data 
Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar 
Asian Stocks Rise as Softer U.S. Inflation Boosts Sentiment Despite Middle East Tensions 
China Trade Surplus Hits $125.6 Billion as June Exports, Imports Smash Forecasts 
Gold Price Holds Near Record High as Cooling U.S. Inflation Offsets Fed Caution 
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Strikes on Iran Raise Strait of Hormuz Supply Fears 
IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production 
Australian Business Conditions Hold Steady as Easing Cost Pressures Face New Oil Price Risks 
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Escalates Iran Pressure, Strait of Hormuz Risks Grow 
Dollar Slides as Softer US Inflation Dims Fed Rate Hike Expectations 
Asian Currencies Stay Rangebound as Middle East Tensions, Weak China GDP Weigh on Sentiment 
ECB's Kocher Says No Inflation Spillover Yet From Iran Conflict, Warns Risks Remain 
Russia’s stock market closed Saturday’s session on a steady note, with the MOEX Russia Index ending unchanged at 0.00%. Despite the flat finish, several major stocks showed notable movement, reflecting mixed sentiment across sectors.
PhosAgro PJSC emerged as the session’s top performer, gaining 0.38% to reach 6,595.00 rubles. The fertilizer producer’s steady climb highlights continued interest in commodity-linked equities. Close behind, NOVATEK PJSC advanced 0.31% to 1,170.00 rubles, supported by stable demand in the energy sector. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) also saw a slight uptick of 0.31%, closing at 171.68 rubles as trading activity remained firm.
On the downside, Moskovskiy Kreditnyi Bank led the decliners with a 1.07% drop to 8.11 rubles. TATNEFT slipped 0.50% to 599.50 rubles, pressured by softer oil prices, while Rostelekom PJSC dipped 0.37% to 58.53 rubles.
Market breadth leaned positive, with 111 stocks advancing, 86 declining, and 34 finishing unchanged. The Russian Volatility Index (RVI) held steady at 37.67, signaling no major shifts in trader expectations.
In commodities, gold futures for February delivery rose 1.25% to $4,269.80 per troy ounce, reflecting stronger safe-haven demand. Crude oil for January delivery edged down 0.17% to $58.55 a barrel, while Brent for February dropped 0.78% to $62.38, extending pressure on energy-linked equities.
Currency markets also moved in favor of the ruble, with USD/RUB sliding 0.58% to 77.50 and EUR/RUB dropping 0.57% to 89.87. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index futures eased 0.11% to 99.41 amid broader dollar weakness.
Overall, Russia’s market wrapped up the day with balanced sentiment, minor gains in key sectors, and ongoing global commodity and currency fluctuations shaping investor outlook.
