Russian stock indices in the green on Wednesday — market data

Business & Economy April 10, 21:26

The dollar-to-ruble rate went up by 0.43% to 93.43 rubles, while the euro-to-ruble rate decreased by 0.32% to 100.49 rubles

MOSCOW, March 7. /TASS/. The Russian stock market closed the trading session in the green, according to Moscow Exchange data. The MOEX Index trading near two-year highs. At the end of the main session, it rose by 0.73%, to 3,439.11 points. The dollar-denominated RTS index rose by 0.08% to 1,159.39 points.

The yuan-to-ruble exchange rate edged up by 0.052% to 12.87 rubles, the dollar-to-ruble rate went up by 0.43% to 93.43 rubles, the euro-to-ruble rate decreased by 0.32% to 100.49 rubles.

The ruble continued to lose ground, while oil prices refrained from declining in light of the continuing risks of escalation of tensions along the Iran-Israel line, said investment strategist at BCS World of Investments Alexander Bakhtin.

The growth leaders at the end of the session were shares of TGK-1 (+7.93%), quoted prices of Rusal (+5.23%), shares of En+ group (+4.34%), shares of NLMK (+4 .02%), Etalon receipts (+3.59%), MMK shares (+2.22%), LSR quoted prices (+1.94%).

The leaders of decline were shares of RussNeft (-2.68%), shares of Qiwi (-1.73%), quoted prices of M.Video (-1.5%), shares of Cherkizovo (-1 .36%), shares of Polyus (-1.21%), quoted prices of NCSP (-1.14%), preferred shares of Bashneft (-1.13%).

According to the forecast by BCS World of investments, on April 11, the MOEX index will be 3,350-3,450 points, the dollar-to-ruble rate will be in the range of 91.5-93.5 rubles.

According to the forecast by Freedom Finance Global, tomorrow the MOEX index may move in the range of 3,400-3,500 points, the dollar-to-ruble rate may fluctuate in the range of 92-94 rubles, the euro rate will vary in the range of 99-101 rubles, the yuan rate will be in the range of 12.6-13 rubles.

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