Eurasia / Data
Tipping Point: when populations peak – Statista
As July 11 marks World Population Day, celebrating the approximate date that the world's population reached 5bn in 1987, we're taking a closer at one of the population trends that will affect many countries sooner or later in the 21st Century.
Which countries have received Trump's tariff letters? – Statista
US President Donald Trump has delayed his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs once more, with the new deadline set for August 1, Statista reports.
Kazakhstan’s annual inflation climbs to 11.8% in June, driven by utilities and food prices
Kazakhstan’s annual inflation rate rose to 11.8% in June, up from 11.3% in May, according to latest figures released by the National Statistics Bureau. Monthly inflation eased slightly to 0.8%, compared to 0.9% in May.
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade expands 15% y/y to $31.3bn in Jan–May
Growth driven by a 31% rise in exports to $14.8bn. Imports rose a modest 3.7% to $16.5bn.
Kazakhstan’s service sector activity expands at fastest rate in nearly three years in May, PMI data shows
At the same time, business sentiment hits six-month low, job shedding continues.
Uzbekistan’s headline inflation drops to 8.7% in May from 10.1% in April
The monthly rate, however, rose sharply to 1.5%.
Uzbekistan’s university enrolment soars fivefold in 10 years
Figure of 1.4mn a boost to country's plans to develop human capital to support economic diversification and growth.
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade expands 16% y/y in Jan–April to $24.6bn
Fuelled by a 35% rise in exports. Gold shipments up 60%.
Uzbekistan’s 1Q passenger car imports plummet to 6,950 units from 22,210 a year earlier
Non-tariff barriers have taken a big toll.
Every $1 drop in oil price could cost Azerbaijan $300mn in exports, $150mn in budget revenue, ING says
Fluctuations in global oil prices remain a critical vulnerability for Azerbaijan’s economy.
Kazakh service sector activity growth strongest in nine months, shows April PMI
Sustained optimism amid stronger competition noted. Rising price pressures a worry.
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PMI shows ongoing expansion in Kazakh manufacturing sector in April
Business activity said to remain in the optimistic zone, but the index has declined to a 14-month low.
Uzbekistan’s 1Q gold exports jump to $3.6bn as world prices hit record levels
Billion-dollar surge recorded. Shipments of precious metal account for 44% of country's overall export volume.