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Sector: Finance
Materials on FinFly: 16
Covered since: September 24, 2026
Latest story: November 9, 2026
Official source: www.imf.org/en/Home

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Crypto · November 9, 2026

Why does Bitcoin pay for other markets’ problems?

Equity-market stress, expensive financing and leverage can weigh on Bitcoin while its network operates normally. How external shocks reach crypto markets.

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Economy · November 6, 2026

Azerbaijan external debt fell 9.3% in 2025, World Bank data show

The World Bank database puts total external debt at $12.327 billion at end-2025, covering both public and private sector obligations.

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Economy · October 28, 2026

Manat balances drove three-quarters of September’s household deposit growth

Household bank deposits increased by AZN 628 million during September. National-currency balances supplied most of the growth, while foreign-currency balances also rose.

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Economy · October 25, 2026

IMF projects 3.1% global growth and 4.7% inflation in 2026

The IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027. Headline inflation is forecast at 4.7% and 4.1%, respectively, in the October World Economic Outlook.

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Economy · October 15, 2026

CBA and Bank of New York Mellon Discuss Expanding Cooperation

The head of Azerbaijan's Central Bank, Taleh Kazimov, and BNY Mellon Vice Chairman Hani Kablawi held talks on prospects for interaction on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF meetings.

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Transport · October 15, 2026

IMF: Middle Corridor Key to Caucasus and Central Asia Connectivity

IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Deputy Director Subir Lall highlighted the importance of the Middle Corridor for regional transport connectivity, stressing the need to develop both infrastructure and regulation.

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Economy · October 14, 2026

Azerbaijan Takes Part in IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

A delegation from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Finance, led by First Deputy Minister Anar Kerimov, is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok from October 12 to 18.

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Economy · October 14, 2026

IMF Provides Recommendations to Azerbaijan's Central Bank on Strategic Planning

An IMF technical assistance mission visited the Central Bank of Azerbaijan and presented recommendations on strategic planning and risk management. The results were discussed at a meeting with the regulator's leadership.

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Economy · October 13, 2026

IMF Improves Azerbaijan GDP Growth Forecast for 2026

The IMF expects Azerbaijan's economy to grow by 1.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, according to the new World Economic Outlook report.

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Economy · October 13, 2026

IMF Expects Azerbaijan's Inflation to Slow to 5.6% by 2027

According to a new IMF report, inflation in Azerbaijan will decline from 5.8% in 2026 to 5.6% in 2027. The 2026 forecast was revised downward.

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Economy · October 12, 2026

IMF and World Bank to Discuss War and Debt Crisis Risks in Bangkok

The IMF and World Bank annual meetings will be held outside Washington for the first time in three years — in Bangkok from October 12 to 18. Key topics include the Middle East conflict, energy security, inflation and record sovereign debt.

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Economy · October 7, 2026

Azerbaijan's deposit base grew, but dollarization reversed upward

By August 2026, deposits reached 46,052.98 million manats, 11.1% more than a year earlier, but the share of foreign currency deposits rose by 0.82 percentage points over the month — to 35.54%.

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Economy · October 5, 2026

Deposit Dollarization in Azerbaijan: Annual Decline Versus August Rebound

The share of foreign currency deposits declined by 3.2 percentage points over the year, but in August 2026 it rose by 0.82 percentage points compared to July — the annual trend and the latest month point in different directions.

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Economy · September 30, 2026

Loans Grow Faster Than Deposits, but Are Getting More Expensive: The Decision Boundary for a Borrower

The outstanding stock of loans to the economy grew by about 12.9% over the year, deposits by 6.5%, and the average rate on manat loans rose to 15.74%. We examine why this is not a reason to expect an easing of conditions.

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Economy · September 27, 2026

Azerbaijan's Deposits: Balance Growth Amid a Decline in the Foreign Currency Share

By the end of July 2026, Azerbaijan's deposit base reached 44,501.1 million manats, while the share of foreign currency deposits declined to 34.7% versus 38.2% a year earlier.

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Economy · September 24, 2026

Deposit Dollarization in Azerbaijan: Share Declines Against a Growing Base

At the end of July 2026, the share of foreign currency deposits was 34.715% with a total base of 44,501.149 million manats: the structure of the stock shifted, but the cause cannot be derived from these data.

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