Russia will attend G20 energy talks in Houston, testing U.S. strategy as energy security, sanctions and shipping risks dominate the agenda.
Washington reportedly told Moscow not to expect sanctions relief or wider economic deals before the war in Ukraine ends, reinforcing a hard-line policy stance.
A social-media outcry over Uzbekistan's first ID card fee has widened into a policy test as regional peers charge less or waive first-time issuance.
Uzbekistan’s state announces auction of 100% stake in 'Fonon' jewelry plant, priced at 316.7 billion UZS, amid ongoing financial restructuring and significant debt obligations.
The EU delays naming a negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, focusing first on defining negotiation goals and reinforcing sanctions against Russia's financial and defense sectors.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns about long-term market stability.
The Central Bank keeps the key interest rate at 14%, balancing declining inflation trends with rising food prices and external economic risks.
In April, the Uzbekistani som appreciated 1.8% against the dollar, driven by export growth and rising remittances, with expectations for continued exchange rate stability.
Uzbekistan's halt on gold exports has caused a nearly 30% drop in exports in early 2026, signaling a strategic shift focused on reserve management amid changing trade dynamics.
Uzbek banks expanded their credit portfolios by 19.3 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, while non-performing loans rose by 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly driven by state-owned banks amid evolving risk challenges.
Moscow court imposes restrictions on suspects in a stock market manipulation case linked to Telegram channels influencing asset prices and generating illicit profits over 28 million rubles.