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Russian stocks closed mostly flat on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index ending the day unchanged at 0.00%. Investor sentiment was mixed as gains in select energy stocks were offset by declines in others.
Surgutneftegas PJSC (MCX:SNGS) led the session with a 1.00% gain to 23.18, followed by TATNEFT n.a. V.D. Shashin Pref (MCX:TATN_p), which rose 0.93% to 661.60. NOVATEK PJSC (MCX:NVTK) also advanced, gaining 0.84% to close at 1,169.80.
On the downside, ROSSETI PJSC (MCX:FEES) remained flat at 0.07, while Polyus PJSC (MCX:PLZL) dipped 0.19% to 1,745.40. Rostelekom PJSC (MCX:RTKM) slipped 0.19%, closing at 57.15.
Market breadth was positive, with 59 stocks rising, 38 declining, and 3 remaining unchanged on the Moscow Exchange. The Russian Volatility Index (RVI), which measures implied volatility on MOEX options, was unchanged at 38.08, marking a one-month low.
Commodities markets showed strong momentum. Gold futures for June delivery climbed 1.15% or $38.00 to $3,344.00 per troy ounce. Crude oil prices also surged, with the June contract rising 1.85% to $61.02 per barrel and July Brent gaining 1.70% to $63.91.
In forex, the Russian ruble weakened slightly. USD/RUB rose 0.11% to 82.50, while EUR/RUB increased 0.29% to 92.80. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index Futures slipped 0.32% to 100.17, reflecting global currency shifts amid commodity gains.
Traders continue to monitor geopolitical and energy sector developments, which remain key drivers for Russia’s equity and currency markets.
