What should an investor keep an eye on this week

On March 20, the Central Bank lowered the key rate to 15%, which will lead to a correction in bond prices. Nevertheless, the market is strongly influenced by the conflict in the Middle East — investors will monitor the reactions of stock prices of Russian exporting companies to changes in the ruble exchange rate and the cost of oil.

On Tuesday, the operator of mortgage state programs "Dom.The Russian Federation will share its reports for January–February 2026, Finam reported. On the same day, the opportunity to purchase shares of the company "Vi.<url>" with the right to dividends.

On March 25, the microfinance company "Zaymer" and the oil company "RussNeft" will disclose their financial statements for 2025, the Digital Broker reported.

On Thursday, the energy company EL5-Energo (Enel Russia) will publish financial results under IFRS for 2025, BCS World Investments said. The consolidated results under IFRS for the past year will be disclosed by the Arenadata development company, added the Digital Broker. Also on this day, ASTRA and Forum companies can present their operational results for 2025.

On March 27, Cherkizovo will approve dividends for 2025, the First Management Company reported.

Measure it seven times: The Central Bank may slow down the key rate cut due to the conflict in Iran

How will banks react to this and will loans become more affordable?

The RGBI government bond index may be in the range of 119-121 points next week, BCS World of Investments predicts. The dollar exchange rate is expected to reach 82-84 rubles, the euro — 95-97 rubles, and the Chinese yuan — 11.9–12.3 rubles. The Moscow Exchange index is expected to fluctuate between 2,800 and 2,900 points.