What should an investor keep an eye on this week

The market reacted with moderate negativity to the fact that the Central Bank kept the key rate at 14% on October 23. The regulator also raised its forecast for the coming years, confirming expectations of a slow easing of monetary policy. However, the effect of this decision is unlikely to be long-lasting, according to Finam. In the coming days, the market will be more influenced by news about the upcoming trilateral negotiations on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, the dynamics of oil prices and reports from major Russian companies, primarily banks.

On Monday, October 26, mining and metallurgical company Norilsk Nickel will present its production results for the first nine months of 2026, Finam reported.

On Tuesday, October 27, clothing retailer Henderson will hold an Investor Day based on the results of the third quarter, BCS World of Investments said.

On Wednesday, October 28, Russia's largest bank, Sber, and microfinance company, Zaymer, will disclose their financial results under IFRS, while energy company TGC-1 and online retailer, All Instruments.ru" will present operational indicators for nine months. In addition, the Ozon marketplace will publish reports for the third quarter, according to the Digital Broker.

On Thursday, October 29, the technology giant Yandex, the grocery retailer X5, the energy companies EL5-Energo and Unipro, as well as the operator of mortgage state programs DOM.The Russian Federation will present financial results in accordance with IFRS, Finam said. MD Medical Group Medical Group will disclose operational indicators, and Aeroflot, the energy companies RusHydro and TGC-1 will publish RAS reports. In addition, Thursday is the last day for the purchase of shares of fertilizer producer Akron with the right to dividends, according to the Digital Broker.

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On Friday, October 30, VTB Bank will present its financial results under IFRS for the third quarter and nine months of 2026, BCS World of Investments informed.

The tightening of the Central Bank's key rate forecast for the coming years will continue to put pressure on the government bond market, while the RGBI index will remain in the range of 111-112 points, Finam believes. The dollar next week will cost 80.5–83 rubles, the euro — 90-95, the yuan — 12-12.5 rubles. The Moscow Exchange index, according to analysts, will remain in the range of 2400-2500 points.