S&P 500 hits record as weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise
U.S. equity markets were mixed Thursday as Big Tech outperformed after weekly jobless claims rose more than expected.
MOEX index rises by 0.37%, RTS index – by 0.7%
The MOEX index rose by 0.37% to 3,513.21 points on Thursday, the RTS index rose by 0.7% to 1,439.51 points.
Dollar falls to 76.94 rubles, euro drops to 91.31 rubles on Moscow exchange
The dollar dropped by 3.24 kopecks to 76.94 rubles at the opening of trading on the Moscow Exchange on Thursday.
Russian stock indices MOEX, RTS up 0.18-0.19% as trading closes on Wednesday
The Russian stock indices, that started trading with a decline on Wednesday, grew slightly by the end of the session.
Russians exchange currency almost 25% more often in March – research
The interest of Russians in foreign exchange transactions in March 2021 increased by almost a quarter compared to February, and the total amount of such transactions increased by 10%, according to the Russian Standard bank study, made available to TASS on Wednesday.
Dollar exchange rate up over 78 rubles on the Moscow Exchange
The last time the dollar was above 78 rubles was on November 5, 2020.
Italy and Portugal Unleash a Wave of Bond Sales to Lock In Rates
Bond sales by two of Europe’s most indebted nations have been inundated by demand as an economic recovery begins to lift yields from historically low levels.
China’s foreign exchange reserves down 1.09% in March to $3.17 trillion
At the end of 2020, foreign exchange reserves of the People’s Bank of China increased by 3.49% in annual terms and reached $3.21 trillion.
Sensex, Nifty Gain For Second Day; Banks, Autos Outperform
Indian equities ended higher for the second day in a row as benchmark indices saw buying interest in banking, auto and technology names.
MOEX index falls by 0.28%, RTS index – by 0.88%
The Russian stock market opened with a decline in stock indices.