Lula won Brazil’s presidential runoff with 51.8%, but Flávio Bolsonaro’s annulment demand adds political risk for fintech, crypto and technology investors.
ECB approval allows UniCredit to expand its Commerzbank stake, opening a path to control with implications for payments, digital banking and cybersecurity.
Trump expects new Iran talks as the Hormuz standoff raises risks for energy markets, fintech compliance, crypto volatility and tech stocks.
U.S.-Iran talks at the UN raised market focus on Hormuz shipping, sanctions, frozen assets, cybersecurity risk and fintech exposure.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75%-4%, its first increase in three years, putting fintech, crypto, payments and tech stocks under pressure.
A Saudi pipeline halt could cut global oil supply by 4%, raising volatility risks for fintech, crypto, digital banking and tech stocks.
Reuters reports the U.S. told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, extending pressure across finance and payments.
A debate over the cost of a first ID card in Uzbekistan is focusing attention on affordability, digital access and how regional peers price core identity documents.
Uzbekistan auctions its state-owned Fonon jewelry plant stake for 316.7 billion UZS, highlighting challenges in financial recovery and digital asset management.
The EU delays appointing a negotiator for talks with Russia, focusing on sanction strategies affecting financial and defense sectors amid the Ukraine conflict.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports rose 62.8% in early 2026, driven by slower domestic production and rising global prices, impacting consumer prices and digital economy dynamics.
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.
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.
Two men accused of manipulating Russian stock prices via Telegram channels face judicial restrictions amid an investigation into illicit earnings exceeding 28 million rubles.