Moscow Exchange has announced its indices monthly review for July 2016.
Moscow Exchange’s Indices reflected the positive trend by the MICEX Index on the Russian stock market. The MICEX Index was up 2.83% to 1,944.62 (from 1,891.09 on 30 June), while the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 0.34% to 927.57 (from 930.77).
The dollar appreciated 2.89% against the rouble.
Volatility decreased, with the Russian Volatility Index falling 22.51% to 25.68 (from 33.14).
Most of the key sectors made gains. The largest upturn was in Electric Utilities, the sector index of which rose 11.92%. Metals and mining and Consumer goods and retail climbed a respective
9.97% and 5.82%. The largest fall in Oil and gas is 1.28%.
The Blue Chip Index increased 2.34% to 12,649.98 (from 12,360.15).
The Second Tier Index appreciated 7.39% to 4,233.34 (from 3,941.90). The Broad Market Index gained 2.91% to 1,375.86 (from 1,336.97).
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