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Russian stocks climbed on Sunday, driven by strong gains in the Oil & Gas, Mining, and Power sectors. The MOEX Russia Index rose 2.37% at market close in Moscow.
PhosAgro PJSC (MCX:PHOR) led the rally, jumping 3.37% to 6,407.00. Unipro PJSC (MCX:UPRO) followed with a 3.01% gain, closing at 1.78, while Severstal PJSC (MCX:CHMF) added 2.65% to end at 1,086.60.
Among the weakest performers, GDR ROS AGRO PLC (MCX:AGRODR) remained flat at 1,083.80, hovering at 52-week lows. Sberbank Rossii PJSC (MCX:SBER) edged up 0.56% to 301.49, and Mobil’nye Telesistemy PJSC (MCX:MTSS) added 0.57% to 221.05. Overall, advancing stocks outnumbered decliners 87 to 1 on the Moscow Exchange.
Market volatility increased slightly, with the Russian Volatility Index (RVI) rising 0.96% to 58.84, signaling heightened investor uncertainty.
In commodities, Gold Futures for June delivery surged 2.11% to $3,244.60 per troy ounce. Crude oil prices also advanced, with May WTI crude climbing 2.38% to $61.50 per barrel, and June Brent crude gaining 2.26% to $64.76. The rally in oil supported energy-linked equities, reinforcing market momentum.
In currency markets, the USD/RUB rose 0.28% to 83.48, while EUR/RUB remained flat at 94.57. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index Futures dropped 0.72% to 99.89, reflecting broader greenback weakness.
Investor sentiment in Russia remains resilient amid global economic uncertainties, buoyed by strong performances in key resource sectors and commodity price rebounds.
