U.S. Futures Steady as Rate-Cut Bets Rise on Soft Labor Data 
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Cools and Growth Outlook Strengthens 
China’s Services Sector Posts Slowest Growth in Five Months as Demand Softens 
Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets 
Oil Prices Hold Steady as Ukraine Tensions and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market 
Europe Confronts Rising Competitive Pressure as China Accelerates Export-Led Growth 
BOJ Governor Ueda Highlights Uncertainty Over Future Interest Rate Hikes 
Germany’s Economic Recovery Slows as Trade Tensions and Rising Costs Weigh on Growth 
Asian Markets Stabilize as Wall Street Rebounds and Rate Concerns Ease 
Australia’s Economic Growth Slows in Q3 Despite Strong Investment Activity 
China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai 
Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification 
Oil Prices Rise as Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure 
IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears 
Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Shift Focus to 2026 Rate Cut Expectations 
Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures 
Russian equities closed flat on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index posting no change at 0.00%. Market activity remained muted, with top-traded stocks like AFK Sistema PJSC (MCX:AFKS), Aeroflot PJSC (MCX:AFLT), and ROSSETI PJSC (MCX:FEES) all ending the session unchanged. Each of these companies recorded 0.00% movement, reflecting low volatility and limited investor action across the board.
Interestingly, the same stocks were listed as both top gainers and worst performers, underlining a session that lacked momentum or direction. The Moscow Stock Exchange recorded no advancing or declining stocks, emphasizing the stagnant trading environment.
The Russian Volatility Index (RVI), a key gauge of market sentiment, also showed no movement, holding steady at 31.48. This suggests investor indecision and a cautious approach in response to broader geopolitical or economic uncertainties.
In commodity markets, gold futures for August delivery fell by 0.66% to $3,385.70 per troy ounce, signaling weaker demand for safe-haven assets. Crude oil for August edged up 0.46% to $73.84 a barrel, while Brent crude slipped 2.33% to settle at $77.01 per barrel, highlighting ongoing fluctuations in global energy markets.
Currency markets saw modest shifts, with the USD/RUB rising 0.16% to 78.50 and the EUR/RUB climbing 0.40% to 90.45. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index fell slightly by 0.19% to 98.28, reflecting some weakness in the greenback amid shifting global economic signals.
Overall, Saturday's session was marked by a lack of trading activity and minimal price movement in Russian equities, despite notable changes in commodities and currency markets. Investors continue to monitor global market trends for clearer direction.
