Russian Government Bond Index Drops 0.1% to 115.46 Basis Points on Tuesday

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16:49; 23 June 2026 year
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### Russian Government Bond Index Falls 0.1% on Tuesday The Russian Government Bond Index (MCXRGBI), a key indicator of the Russian debt market, fell by 0.1% on Tuesday, settling at 115.46 basis points. Below is the trading dynamics of the most liquid Federal Loan Bonds (OFZ): - OFZ Series No. 26247 +0.3% - OFZ Series No. 26248 +0.2% - OFZ Series No. 26238 +0.4% - OFZ Series No. 26246 +0.4% The most liquid OFZ bonds are typically long-term issues with fixed coupons (OFZ-PD), such as OFZ 26248 and OFZ 26245, which dominate trading volumes. There are also bonds with indexed nominal values (OFZ-IN) and variable coupons (OFZ-PK), each suited for different investment goals. Key characteristics of liquid OFZ bonds: 1. **Fixed-Coupon Bonds (OFZ-PD)** – Most popular due to predictable coupon payments, for example, maturing in 2034-2041. 2. **Indexed Nominal Bonds (OFZ-IN)** – Protect against inflation, but returns are realized at maturity or sale. 3. **Floating-Coupon Bonds (OFZ-PK)** – Highly liquid, such as OFZ 29014, 29024, 29016. This overview was presented by Alexei Grishchenko, Ph.D., Professor at the Department of Operational and Sectoral Management at the Higher School of Management, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.