Published on: 2026-05-12
Source: Central Bank of Russia – Central Bank of Russia –
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Interest of citizens in the bond market continued to increase in April against the backdrop of rising security quotations. Retail investors purchased corporate bonds worth 157 billion rubles, which became a new historical maximum. They also actively acquired OFZs (92 billion rubles).
Against the backdrop of rising oil prices, currency sales by companies doubled in April, which contributed to the strengthening of the ruble. At the same time, demand for the currency from the population increased – purchases amounted to 108 billion rubles.
Stock indices mostly ended the month in the red amid the strengthening of the ruble and increased investor interest in the bond market.
Read more in the next issue“Review of Financial Market Risks”.
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