26 Feb 2026 17:58

Non-residents boost investments in Russian govt bonds by 25 bln rubles in Jan to 1.033 trln rubles - Central Bank

MOSCOW. Feb 26 (Interfax) - Non-residents boosted investments in Russian federal loan bonds (OFZ) by 25 billion rubles, or 2.5%, to 1.033 trillion rubles in January 2026, the Central Bank of Russia posted on its website.

Meantime, the OFZ market grew by 185 billion rubles, or 0.6%, to 29.983 trillion rubles in January. Non-residents increased their share to 3.42% from 3.36% in the month.

Non-residents increased investments in OFZ by 85 billion rubles in 2025, or 9.3%, from 915 billion rubles, after a decline of 568 billion rubles, or 38.3%, in 2024; 495 billion rubles, or 25%, in 2023; and 1.104 trillion rubles, or 35.8%, in 2022.