From March 28 to April 1, positive dynamics were observed on Western exchanges, the trading week on US stock exchanges passed under the sign of a “bullish” trend, and positive dynamics were also observed on European exchanges. In the week from March 28 to April 1, positive dynamics were observed on Western markets.

Average oil price in 2011 may exceed the adjusted baseline forecast of $105/bbl. Average oil price in 2011 may exceed the adjusted baseline forecast of $105/bbl. This assessment was expressed by Deputy Head of the Ministry of Economic Development Andrei Klepach. According to him, the new basic forecast for oil prices for 2011. increased from $75/bbl.

The first game of the final series of the Gagarin Cup between Atlant Mytishchi and Salavat Yulaev will be held in Ufa on April 8, and the matches will be played every other day. Depending on the length of the series, the winner of the cup will be determined from April 14 to April 20. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl won bronze in the KHL championship, and Metallurg Magnitogorsk took fourth place.

The activities of an underground casino have been stopped in the center of St. Petersburg. The activities of an underground casino have been stopped in the center of St. Petersburg. The press service of the St. Petersburg prosecutor's office reported that representatives of the club positioned their activities as a free center for learning to play poker. During the inspection of the establishment, 53 gaming machines and 13 poker tables were discovered and seized.

During the day, buyer activity in the ADR sector remained high against the backdrop of a rise in Russian and European stock exchange indicators, as well as thanks to new record levels in the oil market and growth in gold and silver quotes to new highs.

The dollar will remain a weak currency until 2012, but this does not mean that the “American” needs to be opposed to the euro, which may turn out to be even weaker. The euro continues to grow on Wednesday, April 6, and at 09:00 Moscow time costs $1.426. "The main European topic of current importance is the almost inevitable increase in the ECB rate on Thursday.

Trading on the Russian stock market ended today with growth in the leading indices. The trading session opened with weak growth, demonstrating sideways movement in the absence of clear external guidelines. However, later the bidders overcame themselves and moved on to purchases. Based on the results of trading on April 6, 2011. The MICEX index rose by 0.64% - to 1859.99 points, the RTS - to 2110.90 points (+1.1%). The RTS Standard index rose by 0.62%, reaching 12,757.60 points.

On April 6, a baggage inspection area for passengers on the Sapsan train opened at the Moskovsky Station in St. Petersburg. On April 6, an inspection area for passengers of the Sapsan train opened at the Moskovsky railway station in St. Petersburg. The press service of the Russian Railways company noted that this inspection point will operate as a “pilot” project to organize inspection procedures for passengers and baggage on the Moscow - St. Petersburg - Moscow route.

The head of the Bank of Russia, Sergei Ignatiev, told reporters about this. Over the past week, according to Rosstat, prices have increased: eggs - by 2.4%, millet and buckwheat - by 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively, cookies and whole frozen fish - by 0.5% and 0.4 % respectively. During the reporting period, prices for granulated sugar decreased by 1.3%, for rice - by 0.2%.

In the Central district of St. Petersburg on Tchaikovsky Street, casino activities have been stopped. As the press service of the St. Petersburg prosecutor's office reported, during the inspection, 53 gaming machines and 13 poker tables were discovered and confiscated. A safe was also seized, the inspection and opening of which is scheduled for April 6. The issue of bringing the organizers of the gambling establishment to justice is currently being resolved.

The past week (from March 28 to April 1) was marked by a continuation of the rally in emerging markets; the main beneficiary was the South Korean stock market, where the local KOSPI index grew by more than 3% over the week. The past week (from March 28 to April 1) was marked by a continuation of the rally in emerging markets. At the same time, the main beneficiary was the South Korean stock market, where the local KOSPI index grew by more than 3% over the week and reached new historical highs.

Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Karti held Israel responsible for a missile strike launched from the air in the vicinity of Port Sudan airport, the BBC reports. The night before, April 5, an unidentified plane attacked a car parked at the airport. Two people died. Sudanese air defenses opened fire on the plane and forced it to leave the country's airspace. The minister said he knew neither the reasons for the airstrike nor the identities of those killed. An investigation is currently underway.

Chairman of the Federation Council Sergei Mironov sent an appeal to the State Duma Committee on Veterans Affairs with a request to expedite the consideration of a number of bills aimed at strengthening social support for Leningrad siege survivors.

Russian specialists have developed methods that allow live observation of the work of brain cells in the process of learning and memorizing new information. According to the head of the systemogenesis department of the Research Institute of Normal Physiology of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Konstantin Anokhin, this became possible thanks to the development of neuroscience.

In Egypt, three people were injured as a result of an explosion near the country's main attraction - the ancient pyramids. According to police representatives, the explosion occurred 150 meters from the tomb of the pharaohs in Giza, reports Associated Press. According to law enforcement officials, the victims found a metal object in the sand and began to dig it up, suggesting that it might be valuable. At that moment, the device detonated, causing serious injuries to three people.