Russian markets closed in a minor key

Foreign Exchange Market Finansy22-04-2009 Russian markets closed in a minor market correction was observed again on the main range of liquid securities on the background of incoherent dynamics of oil, the weakening of the ruble and reduce the stock markets abroad. The main activity was concentrated in the shares of Sberbank, Norilsk Nickel, Gazprom. Suddenly, demand has appeared in promotions OMZ (United Heavy Machinery). The Russian stock market on Tuesday continued its decline. Correction of the RTS index was observed in the morning. The technical factor there was a slight rebound in the first half of the day against the backdrop of renewed at the time of rising oil prices. However, it's bearish sentiment prevailed, and the RTS index in the afternoon continued its decline, along with Europe and the oil returning to the level discovery. Of the main negative factors, in addition, is to provide a significant strengthening of the euro-dollar to the ruble, as well as negative statements Bank of New York, which was worse than expected. Worse conditions and on the metals market. As a result, reduction affected the whole spectrum of liquid securities. The most significantly affected the banking sector, metallurgy and oil industry. Record profits after yesterday's jump in the papers VSMPO-Avisma. Note also that at neutral news backdrop of high activity was observed in the papers of OMZ in the upward dynamics of quotations, and the increase in gold prices contributed to the demand for shares of Polyus Gold.