Russian Stocks Gain Amid Optimism for Greek Debt Deal

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Russia's stock market saw a boost in optimism, driven by hopes of a possible Greek debt deal, with the MICEX stock index rising 0.5% and the RTS stock index increasing 1.2% on Monday. blue-chip stocks such as Gazprom, Lukoil, and Mobile TeleSystems led the gains, while VTB and Norilsk Nickel led the decliners. The gains in the stock market indicate investors' confidence in the Russian economy, despite global uncertainties.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MICEX stock index rose 0.5% to 1,671.8 points, while the RTS stock index increased 1.2% to 978.85.
  • Blue-chip stocks such as Gazprom (+0.9%), Lukoil (+0.5%), and Mobile TeleSystems (+3.3%) led the gains.
  • Sberbank of Russia (+0.6%), Rosneft (+0.6%), and Surgutneftegas (+2.5% for ordinary and +1.4% for preferred shares) also showed significant gains.
  • VTB (-0.6%), Magnit (-0.9%), and Norilsk Nickel (-0.2%) were among the decliners.
  • Sistema (+2.3%), PIK Group (+2.3%), and Aeroflot Russian Airlines (+2.3%) led the gains in the second tier.

Statistics:

  • The combined trading volume on the main Moscow Exchange market was 25.539 billion rubles.
  • 5.356 billion rubles were traded in Sberbank ordinary shares, and 5.108 billion rubles were traded in VTB shares.
  • The MICEX stock index rose 0.5% on Monday, while the RTS stock index increased 1.2%.

Sources:

  • Interfax, Junior Editor, eng.editors@interfax.ru
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