Uzbekistan's Central Bank holds the key interest rate at 14% due to ongoing food price inflation and external economic uncertainties despite overall inflation easing.
Uzbekistan's suspension of gold exports since September 2025 caused a 29% export decline, affecting foreign trade and central bank reserve strategies amid volatile gold prices.
Uzbek payment providers Payme, Click, and Paynet report strong Q1 2026 profit growth, with Paynet’s surge driven by a significant one-time dividend inflow.
Uzbekistan's rising urban divorce rates, now one-third of marriages, pose demographic challenges with significant implications for fintech, digital banking, and economic stability.
The UK has withdrawn accreditation from a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow's expulsion of a British diplomat accused of espionage, heightening diplomatic strain with implications for cybersecurity and fintech.
Israel detains humanitarian aid ships to Gaza, revealing digital communication disruptions and prompting fintech and cybersecurity concerns amid maritime blockades.
US-Iran tensions cause Brent oil prices to surge over $119, impacting fintech, digital banking, and tech stocks through increased volatility and inflation risks.
The US will issue special passports bearing President Trump's portrait to mark the 250th Independence anniversary, signaling new trends in digital identity and secure documentation.
Moscow's May 9 Victory Day parade will exclude military vehicles for the first time in years due to security concerns, reflecting operational shifts amid ongoing regional tensions.
US Chargé d’Affaires Julie Davis to leave Kyiv amid tensions with Trump policies, raising concerns over diplomatic stability and impacts on Ukraine’s digital economy.
Uzbekistan's banks expanded their loan portfolios to over 623 trillion soms in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising by 1.8 trillion soms, mainly in state banks.
King Charles III visits the US amid geopolitical tensions, aiming to restore US-UK ties while economic and security concerns impact fintech and defense sectors.