The Central Bank of Russia has published a new issue of its Financial Market Risks Review showing that individuals bought RUB 94.3 billion of corporate bonds in May, exceeding demand for OFZ and shares. Corporate bonds were the most profitable investment instrument in the Russian market for a second consecutive month and delivered their best result since early 2026. The review says May was marked by low volatility across all segments of the Russian market and a seasonal decline in trading volumes. The ruble strengthened while stock indices mostly continued to fall. Yields on medium- and long-term bonds edged up, while yields on short-term bonds declined.
Central Bank of Russia2026-06-09
Central Bank of Russia reports individuals bought RUB 94.3 billion of corporate bonds in May ahead of OFZ and shares
The Central Bank of Russia’s latest Financial Market Risks Review reports that individuals purchased RUB 94.3 billion of corporate bonds in May, exceeding demand for federal government bonds and shares, with corporate bonds remaining the most profitable instrument for a second month and posting their strongest performance since early 2026. The review notes low volatility, seasonally lower trading volumes, a stronger ruble, falling stock indices, rising yields on medium- and long-term bonds, and declining yields on short-term bonds.