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Housing Prices in Azerbaijan Rise 1.4% in Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, housing prices in Azerbaijan increased by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter. The annual growth was 8.4%.
US Inflation Accelerates to 3.7% in September
Annual US inflation rose to 3.7% in September from 3.4% a month earlier, exceeding analyst expectations. The main driver was higher energy prices.
Uzbekistan's Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches $57.4 Billion
In January–August 2026, Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover amounted to $57.4 billion. China and Russia accounted for about 39% of total trade.
Azerbaijan's Gasoline and Diesel Sales Rise 4%
In January-September 2026, retail sales of gasoline and diesel fuel in Azerbaijan amounted to 3.058 billion manats, up 4% year-on-year.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $89.4 Billion
Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves as of October 1, 2026, amounted to $89 billion 380.7 million, up 9.7% year-on-year. In September, reserves decreased by $1 billion 389 million.
Azerbaijan's Inflation Reaches 5.7% by End of September 2026
Azerbaijan's average annual inflation at the end of September 2026 was 5.7%, according to the State Statistics Committee. The Ministry of Economy's forecast for 2026 is also 5.7%.
Average Salary in Azerbaijan Rises 7.2%
In January–August 2026, the average monthly nominal salary of hired workers in Azerbaijan reached 1,173 manats, up 7.2% year-on-year.
Azerbaijan's Retail Turnover Rises 3.8%
In January-September 2023, Azerbaijan's retail network sold goods worth 50 billion 774.7 million manats. Real growth was 3.8% compared to the same period last year.
Azerbaijan's External Public Debt Falls 7.8%
As of October 1, 2026, Azerbaijan's external public debt stood at $4.509 billion, down 7.8% year-on-year. Strategic foreign exchange reserves rose 9.7% to $89.381 billion.
Investment in Azerbaijan's Economy Up 10.9%
In January-September 2026, investment in Azerbaijan's economy reached 14.689 billion manats, up 10.9% year-on-year.
Financial Monitoring Service cuts outgoing requests abroad by 28.6%
In 2025, the service sent 65 requests to financial monitoring bodies in 31 countries, down 28.6% year-on-year. Incoming messages increased to 55 (+14.6%).
Uzbekistan Boosts Car Exports by 9.1%
In January–August 2026, Uzbekistan exported $195.3 million worth of cars, up 9.1% year on year. Cars became the largest subcategory in exports of machinery and transport equipment.
Kazakhstan-Tajikistan Trade Turnover Rises 25%
In January-July 2026, Kazakhstan's trade turnover with Tajikistan reached $854.70 million, up 25% compared to the same period in 2025.
IATA: Global Air Travel Demand Falls 0.8% in August 2026
Passenger air travel demand declined 0.8% year-on-year, while cargo traffic rose 4.4%. The passenger load factor stood at 85.1%.
Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Trade Reaches $10 Billion in Seven Months of 2026
Kyrgyzstan's foreign and mutual trade in goods totaled $10.0 billion in January–July 2026, up 7.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistical Committee.
Azerbaijan's GDP grows by 1.2% in 8 months
In January-August 2024, Azerbaijan's GDP reached 87.7 billion manats, up 1.2% year-on-year. The non-oil and gas sector grew by 2.1%.
Google Chrome Keeps Lead in Azerbaijan Browser Market
In August, Chrome's share was 80.48%, Safari 7.45%, Firefox 4.82%.
MasterCard Transaction Volume in Azerbaijan Drops 8.2%
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan released July data on MasterCard transactions: the number of operations rose by 6.2%, while the volume fell by 8.2%.
Number of Payment Cards in Azerbaijan Reaches 22.8 Million
According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the number of payment cards in circulation grew by 8.9% year-on-year, while the volume of cashless transactions increased by 13.9%.
Azerbaijan Welcomes 1.34 Million Foreign Visitors in January-July
In the first seven months of 2026, Azerbaijan received 1,342,600 foreign tourists from 191 countries. The top source countries were Russia, Turkey, and Iran.
Azerbaijan's Primary Exchange Market Sees Surge in Deals in Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, Azerbaijan saw a significant increase in the number and volume of transactions on the primary exchange market in manats, while the secondary market in manats saw a decline in trading volume despite a rise in the number of deals.
Number of Active Enterprises in Uzbekistan Reaches 601,276
As of August 1, 2026, the number of active enterprises and organizations in Uzbekistan reached 601,276, reflecting continued expansion of the country's entrepreneurial base and recovery in business activity.
Azerbaijan increases gas exports to Georgia by 7.7%
In January-June 2026, Azerbaijan's gas exports to Georgia rose by 7.7% in value terms, reaching $162.6 million.
Azerbaijan registers 207,000 property rights in 7 months
In January-July 2024, Azerbaijan registered 207,035 property ownership rights, up 1.25% year-on-year.