Russia stocks closed higher, led by tech and energy sectors, MOEX index up 1.03%.

From Investing.com: 2024-12-05 16:25:49

Russia stocks closed higher on Thursday, with gains in the tech and energy sectors driving the market. The MOEX index rose by 1.03% at the close in Moscow. VK Company Ltd and ADS Ozon Holdings were among the top performers, while Surgutneftegas PJSC Pref was among the worst performers.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Moscow Stock Exchange, with 176 stocks gaining, 67 declining, and 10 unchanged. GDR ROS AGRO PLC ORD SHS hit a 52-week low, remaining unchanged at 1,083.80. The MOEX Russia Index options implied volatility indicator increased by 1.51%.

In commodities trading, Gold Futures for February delivery dropped by 0.80% to $2,654.74 per troy ounce. Crude oil prices also fell, with January delivery down to $68.53 a barrel and February Brent oil contract at $72.26 a barrel. The USD/RUB exchange rate decreased by 3.81% to 100.99, while EUR/RUB fell by 3.11% to 106.93. The US Dollar Index Futures dropped by 0.54% to 105.71.



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