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Russia Stocks Close Lower; MOEX Index Flat
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Russia's MOEX Russia Index closed unchanged at 0.00% on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as trading reflected a mixed performance across individual equities. Several blue-chip stocks experienced declines, contributing to a broader sentiment of caution in the market.
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**MOEX Russia Index Flat Amidst Mixed Equity Performance**
Moscow's MOEX Russia Index finished Saturday's trading session on August 22, 2026, with no change, closing at 0.00%. The index saw a balanced day, with 52 advancing stocks, 171 declining stocks, and 15 remaining unchanged. This lack of overall movement masks varied performances within specific sectors and companies.
Among the notable decliners, AFK Sistema PJSC (MCX:AFKS) fell 3.12%, followed by OZON (MCX:OZON) down 3.02%, and Novolipetsk Steel (MCX:NLMK) which dropped 2.73%. Conversely, leading performers included Surgutneftegas PJSC Pref (MCX:SNGS_p) down 0.23%, Polyus PJSC (MCX:PLZL) off 0.27%, and Rosneft PJSC (MCX:ROSN) which declined 0.44%.
In commodity markets, Gold Futures for December delivery saw a modest gain of 1.97%, while October crude oil futures dipped 0.22%. The October Brent oil contract, however, rose 0.16%. The Russian Volatility Index (RVI) remained flat at 44.81. Currency markets showed USD/RUB up 0.16% to 83.88, while EUR/RUB fell 1.28% to 96.56. The US Dollar Index Futures recorded a slight decrease of 0.05%.
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The Russian stock market stayed flat overall while several individual companies saw their stock prices drop. Because direct investing in these foreign stocks is difficult, people usually look at global energy and gold prices instead.
What changed
The MOEX Russia Index closed flat at 0.00% amid mixed individual stock performances and slight commodity shifts.
Who wins / who loses
Gold and select commodities saw minor upside, while Russian blue-chip equities and general sentiment faced caution.
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