AZN in the spotlight: latest news

Azerbaijan's public debt is expected to stay at a moderate level until 2031, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Fitch Solutions predicts that the Central Bank of Azerbaijan will continue to implement a cautious monetary policy in 2026, with a gradual reduction in the key interest rate anticipated.

Fitch Solutions forecasts that Azerbaijan's economy will experience moderate growth in 2026, with real GDP expected to increase to 2.5%, a rise from 1.4% in 2025.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that Azerbaijan's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) will keep growing through 2031.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan is projected to uphold a cautious monetary policy throughout 2026, aiming to stabilize inflation, which is anticipated to decrease to 5% by the end of that year.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan plans to maintain its cautious monetary policy in 2026, aiming to ensure the stability of the manat exchange rate.

Anglo Asian Mining PLC, a company listed on the AIM and focused on gold, copper, and silver production in Azerbaijan, has announced plans to boost its gold output in the country.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has announced its inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, indicating that inflation is expected to remain within the target range during these years.

The National Hydrometeorology Service has announced the weather forecast for February 18, predicting a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius.

Azerbaijan is expected to experience consistent weather conditions over the next three days, with no significant changes anticipated. Gülşad Məmmədova, the Director of the National Hydrometeorology Service, provided this forecast.

Trading Economics has revised its economic growth forecast for Azerbaijan, according to a report by APA-Economics.

In January 2026, Azerbaijan's state and consolidated budget revenues surpassed projections. The budget execution demonstrated strong results, reflecting a significant increase in revenue.

Azerbaijan's economy experienced a growth of 1.7% in January 2026, with the GDP reaching 9.08 billion manats. The central bank has also revised its growth forecast for 2026 to 2.4%.

In January, Azerbaijan reported state budget revenues of 3.7 billion manats, with expenditures reaching 1.4 billion manats, resulting in a significant budget surplus.

The investment portfolio yield of the Compulsory Insurance Bureau's Sustainable Financing and Guarantee Fund in Azerbaijan has surpassed initial forecasts.

The investment portfolio yield of the Compulsory Insurance Bureau's Sustainable Financing and Guarantee Fund in Azerbaijan has surpassed initial forecasts.

In January 2026, Azerbaijan experienced a significant rise in revenues from unemployment insurance contributions compared to the same period last year.

Revenues from mandatory social, unemployment, and health insurance contributions in Azerbaijan have shown a steady increase in January 2026 compared to the same period last year.

Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) made a record contribution to the national budget, reflecting robust fiscal performance and an increase in its assets.

Taleh Kazimov, the Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, stated that there will be no expected changes in the exchange rate of the Azerbaijani manat against foreign currencies in the near future. He also noted that some experts tend to create unnecessary hype surrounding these exchange rates.

The chairman of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan announced that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 2% in 2026 and to continue this trend into 2027.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has revised its inflation forecasts, predicting an annual inflation rate of 5.5% for 2026 and 4% for 2027.

Azerbaijan's current account surplus is projected to hit $3.7 billion by the end of 2026, according to Taleh Kazimov, the Chairman of the Central Bank, during a recent press conference.

Azerbaijan is predicted to face strong winds tomorrow, February 2, along with the possibility of snow in certain regions, according to the National Hydrometeorology Service.

Azerbaijan's economy is projected to see moderate GDP growth in the coming years, driven by a diversification trend as non-oil sectors show strong performance.