The Russian stock market has accelerated its downward trajectory, recording its sharpest weekly decline in almost four years.
The sell-off marks the culmination of a 3.5-month bearish phase that has systematically eroded investor confidence in the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) index.
Economic confidence in Russia has collapsed to historic lows, with a record 60% of citizens now expressing pessimism about the country's economic outlook.
This repricing is not merely a technical correction but a direct reflection of deteriorating fundamentals.
Economic confidence in Russia has collapsed to historic lows, with a record 60% of citizens now expressing pessimism about the country's economic outlook.
The surge in negative sentiment follows a viral social media critique by independent analysts, which has amplified public anxiety regarding inflation and wage stagnation.
For international investors, the divergence between the MOEX index and global benchmarks continues to widen.