Market comment

Обзоры рынка 09.03.2016 Ukrainian stocks drew demand on Tuesday, March 8. The WIG Ukraine Index of Warsaw-traded stocks rose 0.4%, extending its win streak to five sessions at a 5.8% gain. Tuesday’s advance was led by sugar producer Astarta (AST PW), which rose 2.5%. In London, investors took their profit from iron ore miner Ferrexpo (FXPO LN), which plunged 9.2% after surging 72% in six straight sessions on improving iron ore prices in Chinese ports. The Ukrainian Exchange was closed for trading on March 7 and 8 and will reopen today.