AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoCentral Banking Watch: ING expects Azerbaijan’s Central Bank to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 6.5%, citing stable inflation around 5.6–5.8% and possible emphasis on future inflation risks. Energy Markets: Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light oil price rose to $122.37 per barrel, up 1.07%—a key input for the 2026 state budget built on a much lower $65 average. Sovereign Wealth & Investment: SOFAZ is pushing deeper diversification, with a reported $72bn+ portfolio focus shifting toward real assets, alternative energy and digital infrastructure via partnerships such as Brookfield. Regional Connectivity & Trade: EU plans to attract up to €12bn to develop the Middle Corridor, while Azerbaijan’s role in connectivity and energy security was highlighted in Moldova ties, including a December Chisinau meeting of the Azerbaijan–Moldova economic commission. Diplomacy & Rights: Azerbaijan’s ECHR submission on Armenian prisoners is criticized by a lawyer for missing photographs of detainees’ actual condition. Geopolitics & Sanctions: A new US Russia sanctions bill gives tariff powers up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas—naming Azerbaijan among the top five buyers. Security & Infrastructure: Azerbaijan and UK discussed humanitarian demining cooperation, linking mine clearance to safer settlement and economic recovery.
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