The Russian stock market reduced its growth rate by closing. The ruble turned upwards. Oil is growing again. The Fed kept interest rates on hold.
currency. The Chinese yuan fell to 12.03 rubles. (-5 kopecks), USDRUBF contract - up to 80.46 rubles/$1 (-0.57%). The official central bank rates as of October 29: dollar - 80.87 rubles. (+0.34), euro - 90.17 rubles. (+0.07). DXY dollar index - 102.3 points.
Inflation between October 20 and October 26 stood at 0.08% (previously 0.05%). The annual rate slowed to 6.74% from 6.84%.
promotions The Moscow Stock Exchange index rose by 0.6% to 2,526 points, the RTS index by 0.2% to 984. The New York Times reported that the United States is considering the possibility of lifting sanctions against RDIF as part of efforts to improve relations and end hostilities in Ukraine. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed the expectation that Trump's efforts will bring a settlement closer, taking into account Russia's interests and the root causes of the conflict.
The American indices are growing weakly: Dow Jones +0.2%, S&P 500 +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.1%.
The Fed kept the interest rate at 3.75-4% (in September it raised it by 25 points). Ten of the 12 FOMC members voted to remain. The publication noted high economic growth, stable consumption and still high inflation.
Rose oil: Brent - about 115.5 dollars, WTI - 103 dollars. Trump is reportedly considering a short, intense military campaign against Iran after next week's congressional midterm elections; Allies in the Persian Gulf have been urged to prepare for strikes. The Houthis announced an attack on an oil refinery in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, exacerbating risks to oil supplies.
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