Russian stock market indices in the green this Friday — market data
The yuan rate moved downward by seven kopecks to 11.09 rubles
MOSCOW, February 13. /TASS/. The Russian stock market ended the trading session on Friday with rising indicators, according to Moscow Exchange data.
The MOEX Russia Index grew by 0.39% to 2,776.34 points. The RTS Index added 0.38% to 1,132.99 points. The yuan rate moved downward by seven kopecks to 11.09 rubles.
"The uncertainty level went down - firstly, it has become known today that the next round of talks on Ukraine will be held in Geneva on February 17-18; secondly, the Central Bank lowered the key rate by 50 basis points to 15.5%," Alexander Shepelev from BCS Investment World said.
"Stocks of Sistema (+3.9%) were growth leaders in the stock market, likely as a response to key rate lowering," Natalya Milchakova from Freedom Finance Global said. Norilsk Nickel securities fell the most (-2.9%), probably during the correction after the release of IFRS reporting statements for 2025, she noted.
BCS Investment World believes the MOEX Russia Index will move within the corridor of 2,700 - 2,850 points on Monday. Freedom Finance Global believes the index will be within 2,700 - 2,800 points.