Business · Markets · 8 hrs ago
Russian stock indices finish Friday mixed
Russian stock trading finished Friday with mixed results on the Moscow Exchange.
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index rose 0.34% to 2,463.82 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 0.08% to 944.94.
The MOEX had moved within a range of 2,450 to 2,480 points during the week, and an analyst described market sentiment as favorable for buying.
Segezha Group shares rose 10.39%, in a rally an analyst said appeared speculative and lacked major company news.
VK shares fell 3.45% as investors took profits after a sharp rise over several days.
Analysts gave different forecasts for the next session: one expected the MOEX to trade between 2,420 and 2,520 points, while another projected a range of 2,450 to 2,550.
The MOEX Index rose 0.34% to close Friday’s main trading session at 2,463.82 points.
The RTS Index fell 0.08% to finish at 944.94 points.
Segezha Group shares gained 10.39%, while VK shares fell 3.45%.
An analyst said Segezha’s rally appeared speculative and had no major corporate drivers.
Forecasts for the MOEX Index in the next session ranged from 2,420 to 2,550 points.
- Who
- Russian stock indices and companies traded on the Moscow Exchange.
- What
- The MOEX Index rose, while the RTS Index fell.
- When
- Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Moscow Exchange, Russia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- MOEX Index close
- 2,463.82 points, up 0.34%
- RTS Index close
- 944.94 points, down 0.08%
- Segezha Group shares
- Up 10.39%
- VK shares
- Down 3.45%
- Yuan exchange rate
- 12.283 rubles, up 6.25 kopecks
What people are saying
Overall, market sentiment remained favorable for buying.
This rally occurred in the absence of any major corporate drivers and appears to be speculative.