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Economy · Finance Banking

Can Azerbaijan Become an Islamic Finance Hub?

Azerbaijan is strengthening its role as a regional investment and Islamic finance hub by leveraging strategic partnerships, infrastructure, and the Middle Corridor. The Baku IsDB Forum highlighted diversification, Gulf investment potential, and sustainable economic cooperation across the region.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-KbaJune 25, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

Washington’s Inflation Reality Check

U.S. inflation has climbed above 4% again, exposing the limits of monetary policy. Rising energy costs, tariffs, and tensions with China are pushing prices higher, while the Federal Reserve faces shrinking room to act. Analysts argue Washington must better separate security goals from trade policy.

Muhammad Asif NoorJune 17, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

Turkmenistan 2026: Growth and Modernization

Turkmenistan’s 2026 development agenda focuses on economic stability, infrastructure expansion, and social progress within long-term planning up to 2052. It emphasizes GDP growth, economic diversification, smart city development, and investments in healthcare, education, and housing modernization.

Muhammad Ali PashaMay 26, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

The Great Diversification: Why the World is Moving Away from the Dollar

Written by journalist Hashim Alam. For nearly eighty years, the U.S. dollar has been the undisputed leader of the global economy. Since the 1944 Bretton Woods Agreement, it has served as the world’s primary reserve currency, the default for oil prices, and the "safe haven" during times of crisis. However, the first quarter of the 21st century is witnessing a historic retreat. Recent data from the IMF and central bank reports show that the dollar’s share of global reserves has fallen to its lowest point since the early 1990s.

EUReflect NewsApril 13, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

Digital Commodities: Redefining Value in the Age of Blockchain

Digital commodities represent a new class of crypto assets whose value is derived from functional blockchain systems and market dynamics rather than traditional profit expectations. As decentralized technologies evolve, these assets are reshaping how value, ownership, and economic participation are understood in the digital era.

Abbas Al-ZuhairyMarch 18, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

Digital Assets in Transition: Bitcoin Dominance and the Emerging Cycle of Crypto Capital

Bitcoin’s share of the cryptocurrency market is approaching a critical technical threshold as analysts observe signs of a potential shift in capital flows across digital assets. With Bitcoin dominance struggling to break key resistance and support levels near 54% under close watch, market participants are evaluating whether the coming weeks could mark the beginning of a broader rotation toward alternative cryptocurrencies.

Abbas Al-ZuhairyMarch 14, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

EU Standards and Kazakhstan’s Reform Agenda

Kazakhstan’s economic reforms are shaped by EU regulatory standards, Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure investments, and an investor-friendly business environment. Together, these elements support diversification, legal certainty, and Kazakhstan’s transformation into a strategic Eurasian logistics and investment hub.

Aigerim AbsamatovaJanuary 1, 2026

Economy · Finance Banking

The Digital Euro: Europe’s Next Money Revolution

Is the digital euro by the European Union a bold move into a cashless revolution or a tool for control over every transaction? EU finance ministers sealed the deal on December 19, 2025 and handed the baton over to the European Parliament. This electronic cash backed by the ECB promises seamless payments but raises alarms over privacy and identity links. Brace yourself: by 2028-2029, digital euro wallets could change how we use money forever.

İbrahimjan AbdimutalipjanDecember 23, 2025

Economy · Finance Banking

Qatar & Singapore: FinTech Alliance

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) signed a strategic partnership during the Singapore FinTech Festival. The agreement includes establishing a FinTech Center of Excellence in Doha and organizing an annual Qatar FinTech Forum. The collaboration aims to drive policy innovation, knowledge exchange, and strengthen the regional FinTech ecosystem.

Botakoz UnbayevaNovember 17, 2025

Economy · Finance Banking

Several regional MPs may have to look for another job in January 2026

Brussels on the edge of a financial abyss: coffers could be empty by April 2026

Kadir DuranNovember 16, 2025

Economy · Finance Banking

Africa Builds Its Financial Future

The banking sector in Southern Africa is overwhelmingly dominated by South African institutions, with the country's "big six" banks securing the top six positions in the 2025 regional rankings.

Bilal Tarık DumanNovember 13, 2025

Economy · Finance Banking

UK on the Brink: Can it Recover?

UK’s household debt is increasing and nearly three in four adults report that their monthly cost-of-living expenses have risen in the past year, pushing them toward reliance on credit and debt to cover necessities.

Uroosa KhanSeptember 19, 2025

Economy · Finance Banking

Kazakhstan: Emerging Powerhouse in the Crypto Economy

Cryptocurrency and the creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves have become major initiatives worldwide. Kazakhstan has now joined the ranks of countries preparing to establish their own digital asset reserves.

Derya SoysalJuly 18, 2025

Economy · Finance Banking

Kazakhstan: Born Bold

“Born Bold” is Kazakhstan’s recent international promotion campaign to showcase the country’s dynamic, forward-thinking approach to economic growth, social progress and innovation.

Derya SoysalJuly 9, 2025

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