In January 2021, non-residents made net purchases in the stock market and took part in federal government bond (OFZ) auctions. Overall, their share in the OFZ market remained stable.
Households’ demand for foreign currency significantly declined in January 2021. Nonetheless, individuals’ investment in foreign securities increased as of the end of last year. This growth exceeded the reduction in households’ foreign currency deposits more than twofold. More details are available in the new issue of the Financial Market Risks Review.
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