Raiffeisen Bank Joins Uzbekistan’s Capital Market Sandbox
Raiffeisen Bank will act as a foreign nominal holder
Banks & Finance
Gold Tops $4,500 as Precious Metals Hit Record Highs Again
Silver gained 1.2% to $72.27 an ounce
Major Cryptocurrencies Slide as Market Pullback Hits Large Caps
Large-cap crypto prices fall amid cautious sentiment as traders rotate into altcoins
Stock Market: Shares of UzEx and Quartz Show Most Gains
Quartz increased 16.40%
Uzbekistan Records $9.9 Bn in Gold Exports
China, Russia and Kazakhstan were Uzbekistan’s main trading partners
Gold Surpasses $4,400 Per Ounce as Silver Hits Record High
US gold futures for February delivery rose 0.98% to $4,430.30 per ounce
Uzbekistan Calls for Quicker WTO Accession as Negotiations Face Delays
Uzbekistan does not consider membership a “favour”
Uzbekistan and Japan’s JBIC Discuss New $10 Bn Projects
Both sides noted the strong momentum in cooperation in recent years
Uzbekistan’s Economy Expected to Grow 7.4% in 2025, EDB Says
The region’s investment appeal is strengthening
Uzbekistan Explores Dual Listing and Currency Bonds to Boost Capital Market
The capital market’s share of the economy remains small
Inflation in Uzbekistan Driven Equally by Demand and Supply, Central Bank Says
Dominant drivers have changed from year to year
Stock Market: Garant Bank Shows Largest Growth
UzEx led transaction volumes
World Bank Approves $250 Mln for Urban Development in Uzbekistan
The programme will cover two cities and 14 districts
Uzbek Central Bank Keeps Key Rate at 14% to Curb Inflation
Annual inflation fell to 7.5% in November
EBRD: “Women Pay Back Loans Better Than Men,” Data Shows
The focus on female entrepreneurs has yielded significant financial flows
EBRD Director: “Life Events” Cut Women’s Business Activity by Nearly 30%
Women-led SMEs remain a vital business segment
EDB Launches Gulf Investment Platform for Central Asia Projects
The initiative will target sectors such as logistics and water management
EBRD to Lend $70 Mln to Hamkorbank to Support Uzbek SMEs
Supporting this sector is a key priority for the EBRD
Bank of England Says Reeves’ Budget Will Cut Inflation by Up to 0.5 Percentage Points
EBRD Provides $50 Mln Loan to Boost SMEs in Uzbekistan
The loan will help reinforce Uzbekistan’s economic resilience
Wallet in Telegram Launches in Uzbekistan for 27 Mln Users
Both countries will ensure 24-hour operation of connecting lines
Uzbekistan Approves Stablecoin Sandbox as Fintech Sector Accelerates Toward 2030
Tashkent greenlights stablecoin sandbox as part of a sweeping fintech strategy for 2026–2030
Uzbekistan’s External Debt Rises to $43.97 Bn, Slowing but Still Growing
New data shows slower borrowing pace as multilateral lenders remain Uzbekistan’s biggest creditors
Uzbekistan’s Gold and Forex Reserves Hit Record $61.2 Bn
Reserves rose 3.2% over the month