Slovenia sees slight quarterly increase in job vacancies amid long-term shifts in the labour market. In the third quarter of 2025, demand for new workers rose by 2.3 percent, driven by manufacturing, construction, and financial sectors, while annual comparisons show mixed trends across industries and ongoing changes due to automation and demographic shifts.
Russia’s oil production is projected to reach 10.64 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2026, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Electricity sales to ultimate customers in the United States are expected to rise in 2025 and 2026, driven largely by growth in the West South Central region, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its latest outlook.
The figures indicate that Internet banking adoption is concentrated in urban and more populous regions, with the highest numbers in major cities.
Tajikistan’s production of petroleum products showed varied trends in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
U.S. coal production reached 141 million short tons (MMst) in the third quarter of 2025, the highest since 3Q23 and up 10% from the previous quarter, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its latest outlook.
All in all, the session points to stable pricing in Turkmenistan’s petrochemical sector, with a few tweaks in some commodity volumes compared to the week before.
Azerbaijan’s Business Development Fund has significantly boosted agricultural and regional investment, supporting thousands of projects, creating new jobs, and promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly among women.
Kazakhstan’s oil production is projected to reach 2.16 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2026.
Azerbaijan’s state budget recorded strong revenue growth in the first ten months of the year, reaching nearly 41 million manat and surpassing projections by more than 3.9 million.
Iran’s Bahar Azadi gold coin rose to 1.19 billion rials ($2,001) on November 13 from 1.18 billion rials ($1,977) a day earlier. The older coin traded at 1.14 billion rials ($1,917), the half at 619 million ($1,039), the quarter at 352 million ($602), and one gram of 18-carat gold at 116 million rials ($194).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that Middle East oil production will reach 3.29 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2026.
EIB Global has deepened its engagement with North Macedonia by signing a Host Country Agreement during a visit to Skopje. The deal aims to boost financial and technical cooperation, supporting the country’s EU integration, sustainable development, and green transition efforts.
Interested companies are required to submit official applications to Eni Turkmenistan’s Contracts & Procurement Department to receive an invitation to participate.
The pattern suggests that most activity centered in banks with larger networks and established customer bases.
Trade with international partners was up 33 percent from September 2024, and amounted to $1.4 billion for January-September.
Currency exchange at Iran’s Center for Exchange of Currency and Gold (ICE) totaled $69. 5 million on November 11. According to ICE data, trades included $22. 1 million, 89. 2 million UAE dirhams, 8.
Iran’s gas production exceeded expectations last year, with daily output reaching around 1.1 billion cubic meters, slightly above the planned level.
Iran’s Gilan Province issued 7. 07 trillion rials ($12 million) in loans over seven months. Funding included 2. 44 trillion rials ($4. 13 million) for agriculture, 1. 8 trillion rials ($3. 06 million) for industry, 915 billion rials ($1.
Iran has nearly doubled its renewable energy electricity capacity, raising it to around 2,750 megawatts (MW), with plans to reach 7,000 MW by the end of the Iranian year.
Global oil demand is forecast to increase by 1.38 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2026, OPEC says.
Global oil demand is projected to increase by 1.3 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2025, according to the latest data from OPEC.
Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed UzAuto Motors’ Ba3 corporate family rating and b1 baseline credit assessment, maintaining a stable outlook. The agency highlighted the company’s dominant domestic market position, strategic importance to Uzbekistan’s industrial policy, and expected liquidity support from a planned bond issue.
Iran’s crude oil production averaged 3.209 million barrels per day (b/d) in October 2025, OPEC says.
Iran’s Bahar Azadi gold coin rose to 1.18 billion rials ($1,996) on November 12, up from 1.15 billion rials ($1,950) a day earlier. The older version traded at 1.12 billion rials ($1,892). Smaller coins and one gram of 18-carat gold were valued at 352 million rials ($597) and 113 million rials ($191), respectively.
Iran’s crude oil production potential reached around 4.2 million barrels per day in the past Iranian year, exceeding planned targets and showing growth from joint oil fields.
Fitch has assigned Uzbekistan’s Turonbank a BB- rating with stable outlook, citing moderate government support amid modest profitability and high credit risks.
On November 11, 2025, the price of Iran’s Bahar Azadi gold coin climbed to 1.15 billion rials (about $1,945), up from 1.11 billion rials ($1,885) on November 10.
Companies founded or managed by women entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to submit bids.
Smaller banks provide limited ATM networks, suggesting that their service coverage is narrower and likely focused on specific localities or niche markets.
The concentration of card usage in a few major banks indicates that the majority of digital financial activity is centralized within larger institutions.
Azerbaijan increased its spending on imported tobacco products to about $96 million in the first nine months of 2025, up by roughly $6 million from last year.
Tajikistan transported 115 million tons of cargo by all modes of transport in January-September 2025.
Azerbaijan’s ceramic exports tripled to $5.1 million in January–September 2025, while imports declined by over 10 percent, reflecting growth in the country’s non-oil export diversification.
Interested companies are invited to submit official applications to the Contracts & Procurement Department in order to receive an invitation to participate in the tender.
Meanwhile, textile producers from Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Turkmenabat, and Bayramali offered diverse woven, flannel, and satin bed linen sets, fulfilling international export standards.
From January through September 2025, trade between Azerbaijan and Pakistan reached $20. 7 million, marking a 38. 7% increase or $5. 8 million more than in the same period of 2024. During this time, Azerbaijan’s exports to Pakistan totaled just $3,200, falling by 48.
The number of registered taxpayers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic reached about 53,500, with nearly 95 percent being individuals.
Uzbekistan is seeing a noticeable rise in citizens traveling to the United States, driven largely by tourism and family visits.
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s net claims on banks and non-bank credit organizations rose to about 8.8 billion manat as of early October.
Dutch banking group ING forecasts Azerbaijan’s inflation to reach 5.8% in 2025, 5.9% in 2026, and 8.9% in 2027. For Q3 and Q4 2025, inflation is projected at 5.2% and 6.1%, respectively.
Dutch banking group ING forecasts Azerbaijan’s GDP to grow by 1. 6% in 2025, 2. 8% in 2026, and 2. 0% in 2027, with growth steady in Q3 2025 and rising to 3. 0% in Q4. Official data show GDP at 95. 2 billion manat ($56 billion) in January–September 2025, up 1.
Bulgaria’s business services sector showed a mixed performance in August 2025, with notable declines in administrative, professional, and real estate activities, while information, transportation, and hospitality services posted modest growth.
From January through October 2025, Azerbaijan collected 5. 2 billion manat ($3 billion) in social insurance revenues, up 12. 1 percent year-on-year. Non-budgetary contributions totaled 3. 5 billion manat ($2.
Most transactions were concluded on a prepayment basis, with deliveries on FCA, FOB, or EXW terms through the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi, Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries (TCOR), Seidi Refinery (SOR), Guwlyduz Plant, and Marykarbamid Plant.
The tender, held on behalf of the concern’s tender commission, invites participation from manufacturers and exclusive distributors only.
TechnipFMC’s surface technologies segment delivered steady profitability in the third quarter of 2025, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $53.8 million.
TechnipFMC’s surface technologies segment reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $328.1 million.
Iran’s non-oil trade with the United Arab Emirates reached about $15 billion and 17 million tons during the first seven months of the Iranian year, with exports growing while imports declined in value.
The Bahar Azadi gold coin in Iran rose to 1.11 billion rials ($1,895) on November 6, up from 1.10 billion rials ($1,876) the previous day. The older version traded at 1.04 billion rials ($1,780), while a half coin sold for 581 million rials ($991), a quarter coin for 336 million rials ($573), and one gram of 18-carat gold for 105 million rials ($179).
Azerbaijan’s trade with Australia reached $764. 49 million in January–October 2025, a 26. 2% decrease from a year earlier. Australia accounted for 1. 87% of Azerbaijan’s total trade turnover, placing it ninth among trading partners.
Uzbekistan has seen a significant uptick in its international reserves, fueled by positive asset revaluations and a swiftly growing investment portfolio at the Central Bank.
Public–private partnership (PPP) models could unlock new investment flows for Tajikistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors when paired with EU instruments.
Azerbaijan's unemployment insurance revenues hit 203 million manat ($119. 8 million) in the first 11 months of 2025, a 10. 4% increase from 2024. Revenues from non-budget organizations grew by 11. 4%, reaching 155 million manat ($91.
Government treasury bonds (GKO) are expected to reach 4.4 billion som ($50.3 million) in value and yield up to 8%. A five-year, 1.4 billion som ($16 million) bond with a 6% coupon rate will mature on December 8, 2030, with biannual coupon disbursements.
From January through November, the turnover racked up through new-generation cash registers (CCRs) soared past the 25 billion manat mark.
Transport and digital connectivity are central pillars of the EIB’s mandate in Central Asia and of the EU Global Gateway strategy. Tajikistan plays an increasingly important role within this regional network.
Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service collected roughly 15.3 billion manats in taxes over January–November, exceeding the forecast by about 105%.
Trade volume between the countries has experienced a substantial escalation from 2018 to 2023, marked by a pronounced uptick in 2023.
The total turnover at the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) took a nosedive to 58 billion manat, slipping nearly 6 billion from last year, while the number of transactions plummeted by more than half to around 27,000.
Uzbekistan is set to significantly expand its social spending in 2026, directing more than half of all state budget expenditures toward education, healthcare, and social protection.
Uzbekistan persists in showcasing robust investment dynamics in 2025, with per capita capital inflows exhibiting significant growth across the majority of regions.
Uzbekistan is projecting faster economic growth and continued disinflation in 2026, with lawmakers outlining stronger sectoral performance and a more conservative fiscal stance for the year ahead.
Uzbekistan’s microfinance sector is booming, with total capital reaching 3.18 trillion soums ($267.3 million) as of November 2025, up 45% year-on-year, though some firms still face declines
Kazakhstan is setting its sights on the manufacturing sector, hoping to hit the ground running and reach up to one-fifth of GDP by 2035. The government is pulling out all the stops, showcasing swift industrial growth, forging new global partnerships, and watching exports of processed goods soar.
Trade between Azerbaijan and Iran showed a slight decline in 2025. Exports from Azerbaijan to Iran experienced notable growth, while imports from Iran decreased. The trade with Iran made up a small portion of Azerbaijan’s total trade turnover during the year.
In 2025, Uzbekistan’s metro network was on the rise, showcasing a booming demand for urban mobility and a steady increase in passenger traffic.
Azerbaijan’s monetary base has shown growth as of early February 2026. According to the Central Bank's data, there has been a modest uptick since the beginning of the year. In the last year, the nation’s monetary base saw a remarkable increase.
Banks in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are hitting the ground running with credit figures that are outpacing historical averages, as noted by Fitch Ratings. This growth is fueled by the winds of economic expansion, the silver linings of improved sovereign credit profiles, and the ripple effects stemming from the Ukraine conflict.
The Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) has revealed the January 2026 turnover rankings of investment companies. ABB Invest Company CJSC led the rankings, followed by PASHA Kapital and Assist Finance. The BSE publishes these rankings monthly, based on various financial transactions.
Uzbekistan is gearing up to ramp up coal production in the coming two seasons to keep pace with the rising energy demand.
Azerbaijan’s banking sector has recorded notable growth in business lending to the transport sector, reflecting rising activity and investment in this area of the economy.
Germany, the US, and the UK remained Turkey’s key export markets in January, while trade in non-energy goods showed a stronger balance.
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has unveiled figures on the financial health of banks in the nation, shining a light on the stark contrasts in profitability throughout the industry.
In January 2026, Apple smartphones took the cake in the mobile device market in Azerbaijan, securing the number one position. Samsung took the silver medal, while Xiaomi's share took a hit. The "Unknown" category took a bit of a hit, while other brands really stepped up to the plate, capturing a hefty slice of the market pie.