The stock market started trading in the red zone

The Russian market opened in the negative territory, taking advantage of the weak dynamics of raw materials on the previous day. Shares of exporters are mostly trading in negative territory. Shares of domestic demand-oriented companies, on average, look better than the market.

Gold miners' shares are among the leaders: and . Securities are wagering on yesterday's growth of gold by 1.5%. At the same time, buyers' activity looks speculative, because there are still no medium-term drivers for growth.

The shares of Segezha Group and preferred shares of Rosseti Lenenergo are trading stronger than the market. Earlier this week, both companies presented strong Q3 reports, which supports investor interest in the securities.

Among the exporters, Akron and Phosagro are showing strong dynamics, winning back Wednesday's losses.

Among the outsiders, which lost more than 4% due to falling aluminum prices. Also at the tail end of the list of liquid companies is RUSAL's parent company, En+ Group. The oil and gas sector, led by Rosneft and Lukoil, went into negative territory. The reason is the drop in oil prices to $80.5 per barrel.

Leaders: Akron (+3.4%), Rosseti Lenenergo AP (+2.8%), Segezha Group (+1.9%) Bank Saint Petersburg (+1.8%), Polyus (+1.7%), Polymetal (+1.6%).

Outsiders: RUSAL (-4.5%), En+ Group (-2.7%), Mechel JSC (-2.4%), GDR "Mother and Child" (-1.5%), Raspadskaya (-1.5%), Rosneft (-1.4%)