As of March 1, 2026, loan investment in households by banks and non-banking institutions in Azerbaijan has been reported. The total amount shows growth both compared to the previous month and the same period last year.
By February 2026, transactions with resident-issued UnionPay cards saw strong growth in both number and value. The increase was significant compared to the previous year. Transactions with UnionPay cards from non-resident institutions also rose during the same period.
Uzbekistan’s microfinance sector is rapidly growing, driven by strong gains from smaller and mid-sized lenders despite some declines among major players.
As of March 1, 2026, loan investments in Azerbaijan's transport and communications sector increased compared to the previous year. However, the sector saw a slight month-on-month decrease in loan investments.
The total value of external quotations at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan increased compared to the previous session, driven by a sharp rise in the agriculture sector, while petrochemicals, mechanical engineering and light industry remained unchanged and no activity was recorded in construction materials.
Growth in food production supported the expansion of Tajikistan’s manufacturing sector in early 2026.
