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Azerbaijan has $85 bln in reserves - Can it weather a stronger dollar?

Azerbaijan has $85 bln in reserves - Can it weather a stronger dollar?

The Federal Reserve’s renewed inclination toward monetary tightening is putting emerging markets back in the spotlight, as persistent US inflation, rising energy costs and resilient domestic demand strengthen the case for another increase in borrowing costs. For emerging economies such as Azerbaijan, the implications extend beyond currency movements, reaching sovereign financing, oil revenues, foreign investment and the valuation of international reserve portfolios.

Nation
Leyla Aliyeva holds series of meetings on sidelines of COP31 [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva holds series of meetings on sidelines of COP31 [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Founder and Head of the IDEA Public Union, met with Salim bin Mohammed Al Malik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), on 14 November on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s oil production capacity stands at 440,000 barrels per day, IEA says

Azerbaijan’s oil production capacity stands at 440,000 barrels per day, IEA says

According to the report, Azerbaijan's daily crude oil output decreased from 440,000 barrels in September to 430,000 barrels in October.

Business
Azerbaijan's banks conduct 1,648 Bloomberg transactions worth 57.6 billion manats

Azerbaijan's banks conduct 1,648 Bloomberg transactions worth 57.6 billion manats

Azerbaijani banks conducted 1,648 transactions worth a total of 57.6 billion manats through the Bloomberg trading system in January-September 2026.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan sees historic opportunity for lasting peace with Azerbaijan

Pashinyan sees historic opportunity for lasting peace with Azerbaijan

Armenia has a very real chance of establishing lasting peace with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said.

World
Women’s climate initiatives across Turkic world discussed at COP31 [PHOTOS]

Women’s climate initiatives across Turkic world discussed at COP31 [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva attends event on “Women and Climate Investment: Expanding Opportunities for Women Leaders in the Turkic World to Contribute to Climate Action”

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Azerbaijan celebrates legacy of satirical poet Mirza Alakbar Sabir [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan celebrates legacy of satirical poet Mirza Alakbar Sabir [PHOTOS]

A book presentation and an exhibition titled "Sabir's Words, the Eyes of Time" have been held at the Khatai Art Center in Baku, marking the 115th anniversary of the death of prominent Azerbaijani satirical poet Mirza Alakbar Sabir.

Travel
Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]

Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Events
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye launch Eternity-2026 military exercise [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye launch Eternity-2026 military exercise [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of the Eternity-2026 computer-assisted command and staff exercise, involving representatives from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye, was held in Azerbaijan on November 12.

Sports
Arda Güler's future at Real Madrid takes new turn

Arda Güler's future at Real Madrid takes new turn

Turkish midfielder Arda Güler has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid over a new five-year contract that will include a significant salary increase.

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