What we expect on October 29 Moscow Stock Exchange Index The Moscow Stock Exchange Index (IMOEX) at the end of the main trade on Wednesday, October 28, rose by 0.64%, to 2526.54 points. The IMOEX2 index, which shows the dynamics in the market including during the evening and morning hours, ended the day in the red by 0.05%, to 2522.93 points. Several reports about a possible diplomatic settlement to the Ukrainian conflict provided a positive stimulus to the market: - plans by the US President Donald Trump's administration to lift the sanctions on RDIF; - Trump's statements to soon hold a meeting with the presidents of Russia Vladimir Putin and Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. The market was also supported by the rise in oil prices, amid new attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia and fears of a new round of escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. Inflation according to Rostat, from October 20 to October 26 the consumer price index increased by 0.08%. A week earlier, the growth was 0.05%. Annual inflation on October 26 stood at 7.11% compared to 7.15% on October 19. If the weekly inflation remains close to the current values, then at the end of the year it will be closer to 7% than 7.6%, and the central bank may have an argument to lower the interest rate at its meeting on December 18, says investment analyst Alpha Investments Alexey Dvyatov. Yandex Report On Thursday, October 29, Yandex will present its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Euler analysts expect a slowdown in revenue growth and compliance. EBITDA up to 12% and 15%, respectively, compared to 16% and 35%, respectively, in the previous quarter. Yandex's results for the third quarter will reflect the slow recovery of the advertising market, negative effects related to tensions in the fuel market, as well as a slowdown in the Yandex market, including due to a focus on improving operational efficiency, Euler explained. The Fed rate Following the meeting between October 27 and 28, the Fed is expected to keep interest rates at 3.75-4% per year.

What we expect on October 29 Moscow Stock Exchange Index The Moscow Stock Exchange Index (IMOEX) at the end of the main trade on Wednesday, October 28, rose by 0.64%, to 2526.54 points. The IMOEX2 index, which shows the dynamics in the market including during the evening and morning hours, ended the day in the red by 0.05%, to 2522.93 points. Several reports about a possible diplomatic settlement to the Ukrainian conflict provided a positive stimulus to the market: - plans by the US President Donald Trump's administration to lift the sanctions on RDIF; - Trump's statements to soon hold a meeting with the presidents of Russia Vladimir Putin and Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. The market was also supported by the rise in oil prices, amid new attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia and fears of a new round of escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. Inflation according to Rostat, from October 20 to October 26 the consumer price index increased by 0.08%. A week earlier, the growth was 0.05%. Annual inflation on October 26 stood at 7.11% compared to 7.15% on October 19. If the weekly inflation remains close to the current values, then at the end of the year it will be closer to 7% than 7.6%, and the central bank may have an argument to lower the interest rate at its meeting on December 18, says investment analyst Alpha Investments Alexey Dvyatov. Yandex Report On Thursday, October 29, Yandex will present its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Euler analysts expect a slowdown in revenue growth and compliance. EBITDA up to 12% and 15%, respectively, compared to 16% and 35%, respectively, in the previous quarter. Yandex's results for the third quarter will reflect the slow recovery of the advertising market, negative effects related to tensions in the fuel market, as well as a slowdown in the Yandex market, including due to a focus on improving operational efficiency, Euler explained. The Fed rate Following the meeting between October 27 and 28, the Fed is expected to keep interest rates at 3.75-4% per year.