08.02.10 09:59 ;
 

Friday, February 5, 2010, trading on Russian stock exchanges culminated in the fall of the major indices on a background of panic sales of shares on world platforms. By the end of the trading session, the MICEX index lost 2.88% to 1355.64 points. RTS Index concluded the session lower at 3.55% to 1,411.14 points. Trading volume in shares on the MICEX SE reached 80 billion rubles.

Sales were observed across the spectrum of liquid securities.

worst market traded shares of oil and gas sector, which was associated with a collapse of prices in the oil market. Quotes Rosneft declined by 2.84%, Surgutneftegaz - by 2.91%, LUKoil - on 2,65%.

substantially minus also closed the paper the metallurgical industry. Capitalization CMI decreased by 3,36%, TMK - 3,6%, Severstal - on 5,52%, Norilsk Nickel - on 2,28%, Mechel - 4%, Raspadskaya - on 3,99%.

growth was observed only in actions “KAMAZ” (5,4%), Uralsvyazinform (0,55%) and Rostelecom (1,71%). The papers of the latter company grew on news that after the consolidation of assets “Svyazinvest” on the basis of “Rostelecom” will be located on the western markets 25% of the merged company in April 2011.

In the evening session on FORTS futures on the RTS index rose by 0.449% and amounted to 142,180 points. Futures for shares of Gazprom, Lukoil, Sberbank added 0.153%, 0.477% and 0.395% respectively.

As a result of ADR trading prices on Russian stocks were (per receipt): VTB (Eng) -4.73, Gazprom (Eng) - 23.76, Lukoil (Eng) - 53, Nor. Nickel (Eng) - 14,71, Rosneft (Eng) - 7,24, Surgutnfgz (Eng) - 8,02, Mobil TeleSystem (USA) - 44.59, Rostelecom (USA) - 27.35, Vimpelcom (USA) - 17,2, Mechel Steel (USA) - 19,72.

On Friday, U.S. stock indices closed in positive area on the background of encouraging statistics from the labor market. The unemployment rate declined from 10,1% to 9,7%. The market took a positive published data, and index Dow-Jones has managed to grow at 0,1%, SP - on 0,29%, Nasdaq - at 0.738%. As a result, the value Dow-Jones reached a level of 10,012.23 points, SP - 1066,19 points, Nasdaq - 2141,12 points.

Asian areas were traded today, different directions, playing disappointing financial results of the Panasonic and Casio and positive dynamics in commodity prices. The value of the Japanese Nikkei index fell by 1,047%. China”s Shanghai Composite Index added 0,076%.

Monday morning in the course of pair euro /dollar at Forex stands at 1,3625.

Oil prices slightly adjusted upwards after a sharp fall on Friday. The March futures for Brent crude traded at around $ 69,881 per barrel, Light - $ 71.45 per barrel.

Thus, the morning”s background is more positive for the Russian stock market. “After the fall on Friday, today there is an opportunity for correction. The increase in oil prices is able to support the shares of oil and gas companies and the market as a whole. Today is not expected to be published vital statistics”, - said Denis Kruglov, an analyst with investment company “Finam”.

is the view of Paul”s head of IFC Ed3dvrogrin, Russian stocks at the opening of a little decrease, while the MICEX index back down to 1345/1340 points. “Now attention is focused on the bidders to events in Europe, news from there can play a decisive role. The dollar continued to strengthen, which will overshadow sites. Market support may have made at a meeting of G7 statements to support the economy of European countries, as well as new crisis measures. Maybe that against this backdrop that market will bounce a bit but the growth prospects look dim yet. In the case of rebound goal at the top of the MICEX Index - 1370 “, - the expert believes.

  

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