Analytics

Caspian fibre and ICT growth: turning Azerbaijan’s digital infrastructure into revenue

New connectivity expands possibilities, but by itself it does not create software exports. Where revenue appears between data transmission and a digital product.

Why personal inflation can exceed the average: the pressure on household budgets

Food prices are rising faster than the overall index. September statistics show how the structure of spending shifts the burden on the budget.

One-gapik processing: who benefits from the Central Bank's new payment fees?

From April 2027, the cost of payment infrastructure changes. What will change for banks, shops and buyers.

Index Up, Rank Down: What Happened to Azerbaijan's Startups

Azerbaijan lost seven places in the 2026 startup ranking even though its own score rose by 7.3%. These figures do not describe both a rise and a fall of the same indicator: one reflects the country's movement, the other its position among competitors. The difference matters for assessing government policy and for entrepreneurs' decisions.

Apple to Raise iPhone 18 Pro Prices by $250–300

Analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities forecasts price increases for flagship iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max by $250–300.