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Updated 100 manat banknote enters circulation
The updated 100 manat banknote enters circulation July 15. Central Bank continues anti-counterfeiting measures.
Dollar's role in global reserves declines
Global central banks plan to reduce dollar's share in reserves due to political risks and shift to multipolar financial system.
Bank assets exceed 59 billion manat
Azerbaijani banks' assets exceeded 59 billion manat. Central Bank data shows a 3.2% increase in assets in May.
Azerbaijani banks net profit $327 mln in 5 months
Azerbaijani banks reported a net profit of 557.1 million manat in the first five months of 2026. Operating profit stood at 837.5 million manat, according to the Central Bank.
Insurance assets exceed 2 billion manat
Azerbaijan insurance sector assets reach 2.1 billion manat, capital requirements doubled.
Cybersecurity of financial markets assigned to Central Bank
Cybersecurity of financial markets assigned to Central Bank. New draft law strengthens cyber protection measures.
Central banks repatriate gold reserves amid rising geopolitical risks
Central banks are repatriating gold from New York and London due to geopolitical risks. Read WGC data and trends on gold reserve management.
Ali Asadov Meets TDT Central Bank Council Participants
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with OTS Central Bank Council participants in Baku, discussing financial cooperation and reforms.
Deposit Interest Rates Up 22.4% - Central Bank
Central Bank data shows deposit interest rates in Azerbaijan increased by 22.4% in early 2026, reaching 480.6 million manats.
IMF: Azerbaijan's Central Bank Must Be Ready for Inflation
IMF recommends Azerbaijan's Central Bank prepare for inflation, suggesting a rate hike if food price pressures persist. 2026 inflation forecast at 6%.
South African rand strengthens after rate hike
The South African rand strengthened after the central bank raised interest rates and producer inflation accelerated in April.
Supply shock, debt may hurt central bank independence: ex-Fed official
Former Fed official Donald Kohn says supply shocks and rising debt are increasing pressure on central bank independence.
Sri Lanka shocks with 100-bp rate hike
Sri Lanka's central bank hiked interest rates by 100 basis points to 8.75% to combat inflation and currency depreciation caused by the Iran war.
New Director at Central Bank
Elmir Hasanli appointed as director of Data Department at Central Bank of Azerbaijan.
Polish central banker proposed 1-point rate hike
Polish central banker Joanna Tyrowicz proposed a 1-point rate hike, but the motion was rejected by the council.
Turkey rate may rise to 40%, JPMorgan says
JPMorgan analysts predict Turkey's central bank may raise interest rates to 40% amid political turbulence.
Philippine central bank may hike rates off-cycle
Philippine central bank governor hints at off-cycle rate hike before June meeting. Peso weakness and inflation concerns drive policy.
PIMCO warns central banks may tighten policy
PIMCO CIO Daniel Ivascyn warns central banks may raise rates if inflation expectations rise. Rate hikes could pressure equity and credit markets.
Rental prices up 7.3% in Azerbaijan
Rental prices in Azerbaijan rose 7.3% year-on-year in Q1 2024. The Central Bank report also shows increases in housing market prices.
Annual inflation in Azerbaijan reaches 5.6%
Azerbaijan's annual inflation hits 5.6% in March 2026. Central Bank data shows food, non-food, and service price trends.
Peru holds benchmark rate at 4.25%
Peru's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%, as expected, amid inflation above target.
Violation Revealed at Bank Respublika
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan found violations in customer transfers at Bank Respublika and issued an order to strengthen internal controls.
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