In September, retail investors continued to bolster the bond market, despite a noted rise in bond defaults, according to the Central Bank of Russia. The period saw individual investors significantly curtailed their net acquisitions of Russian equities, reducing purchases more than fourfold. Conversely, net currency purchases by retail investors increased by 22.8%, reaching 91.5 billion rubles. Interest in cryptocurrency futures remained subdued. For a comprehensive overview, refer to the
Central Bank's review.