Morning Summary from FC: Markets and Economy - October 28 oil is over $115, the Moscow stock market index is reaching new highs since June, and the US is considering easing sanctions against the RDIF. Russian refineries are ramping up processing, but exporters are being hurt by the strong ruble and weak demand. Stock market: index above 2539 points until 09:01 Moscow time, the Moscow Stock Exchange index rose by 1.2%, to 2539.52 points, the RTS - to 993.41 points. Both have hit new highs since June. Purchases are supported by expectations of negotiations on Ukraine in November, reports of possible easing of US sanctions and expensive oil. Among the growth leaders are VK (+2.8%), Ozone (+2.6%), Inter RAO and X5 (+1.9%). Gazprom added 1.5%. The nearest resistance is 2600 points. If the news background worsens, the index may return to the 2350-2500 range. The dollar rate of the central bank on October 28 is 80.5307 rubles. Oil: Brent above $115 Brent futures rose in the morning by 1.6%, to $115.6 per barrel, and WTI futures by 1.5%, to $101.42. Prices were supported by reports of an attack by the Houthis on a refinery in Saudi Arabia. According to Bloomberg, Russia earned $2.76 billion from oil exports during the week — the most since February 2022. Refineries increase processing According to Reuters, in the second half of October Russian refineries increased processing to 5 million barrels per day - a quarter more than at the beginning of the month. Diesel production increased by at least 50 thousand tons per day, to 225 thousand tons. Exports partially resumed as part of the agreements with the United States USA: The national debt reached 40.5 trillion dollars The national debt of the USA updated its record. The market is waiting for the results of the Fed meeting on Wednesday and the interest rate remains at 3.75-4%. American indices rose by 0.03-1.2% the day before. The consumer confidence index rose to 91.7 points in October compared to a revised 84.2 points in September. New home sales fell 0.6% to 676,000 in annual terms, but exceeded forecasts. Asia: Oil puts pressure on currencies.

Morning Summary from FC: Markets and Economy - October 28 oil is over $115, the Moscow stock market index is reaching new highs since June, and the US is considering easing sanctions against the RDIF. Russian refineries are ramping up processing, but exporters are being hurt by the strong ruble and weak demand. Stock market: index above 2539 points until 09:01 Moscow time, the Moscow Stock Exchange index rose by 1.2%, to 2539.52 points, the RTS - to 993.41 points. Both have hit new highs since June. Purchases are supported by expectations of negotiations on Ukraine in November, reports of possible easing of US sanctions and expensive oil. Among the growth leaders are VK (+2.8%), Ozone (+2.6%), Inter RAO and X5 (+1.9%). Gazprom added 1.5%. The nearest resistance is 2600 points. If the news background worsens, the index may return to the 2350-2500 range. The dollar rate of the central bank on October 28 is 80.5307 rubles. Oil: Brent above $115 Brent futures rose in the morning by 1.6%, to $115.6 per barrel, and WTI futures by 1.5%, to $101.42. Prices were supported by reports of an attack by the Houthis on a refinery in Saudi Arabia. According to Bloomberg, Russia earned $2.76 billion from oil exports during the week — the most since February 2022. Refineries increase processing According to Reuters, in the second half of October Russian refineries increased processing to 5 million barrels per day - a quarter more than at the beginning of the month. Diesel production increased by at least 50 thousand tons per day, to 225 thousand tons. Exports partially resumed as part of the agreements with the United States USA: The national debt reached 40.5 trillion dollars The national debt of the USA updated its record. The market is waiting for the results of the Fed meeting on Wednesday and the interest rate remains at 3.75-4%. American indices rose by 0.03-1.2% the day before. The consumer confidence index rose to 91.7 points in October compared to a revised 84.2 points in September. New home sales fell 0.6% to 676,000 in annual terms, but exceeded forecasts. Asia: Oil puts pressure on currencies.