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Japan’s rate hike risks unwinding carry trade - What it means for Azerbaijan?

Japan’s rate hike risks unwinding carry trade - What it means for Azerbaijan?

The global economy has entered a new and potentially more complicated phase in monetary policy. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, and the Bank of Japan followed with another rate increase, lifting its benchmark rate from 1.00% to 1.25%. The BOJ's latest move takes its policy rate to the highest level in more than three decades.

Nation
Azerbaijan accuses France of bias over travel warning

Azerbaijan accuses France of bias over travel warning

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly condemned and rejected an attempt by the spokesperson for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to justify France’s travel warning for Azerbaijan by citing allegations of “arbitrary detention and the risk of unfair trial.”

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan ships less oil to Italy - yet export value jumps 9%

Azerbaijan ships less oil to Italy - yet export value jumps 9%

Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Italy increased by 8.8% in value terms in January-August 2026. According to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee, Azerbaijan exported...

Business
Foreign investment in Azerbaijan’s fixed capital rises 19.2%

Foreign investment in Azerbaijan’s fixed capital rises 19.2%

Azerbaijan attracted 3.17 billion manats ($1.86 billion) in investment from foreign financial sources for fixed capital in January-August 2026. The State Statistics Committee noted that the figure increased by 19.2% compared with the same period in 2025. Of the investments in fixed capital financed by foreign sources...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenian Minister: Azerbaijani gasoline helped limit fuel price increase

Armenian Minister: Azerbaijani gasoline helped limit fuel price increase

Armenia’s Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan has said that gasoline prices in the country have increased less than on global markets.

World
Kallas: EU Read Sea mission raised alert level

Kallas: EU Read Sea mission raised alert level

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said on Friday that the EU's Operation Aspides, deployed to the Red Sea in 2024 to ensure safe navigation, has raised the alert level of its vessels due to the worsening security situation in the area.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku to host first National Costume Day Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku to host first National Costume Day Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku will host its first National Costume Day festival on September 19 at the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve, offering a full-day programme dedicated to the richness, beauty and distinctive character of Azerbaijan's national costume heritage.

Culture
Azerbaijani pianist's concert in Warsaw mesmerizes Polish audience [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani pianist's concert in Warsaw mesmerizes Polish audience [PHOTOS]

On September 17, 2026, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, pianist Nargiz Aliyarova, gave a solo concert at the Auditorium Maximum of the University of Warsaw as part of the Chopin International Music Festival.

Travel
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
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Documentary on Azerbaijani female Everest climber premiered in Baku [PHOTOS]

Documentary on Azerbaijani female Everest climber premiered in Baku [PHOTOS]

A documentary film titled "I Made Zero One", dedicated to Azerbaijani female mountaineer Vafa Musayeva, who climbed Mount Everest, has been presented.

Sports
Azerbaijan Basketball League announces time of new season opener

Azerbaijan Basketball League announces time of new season opener

The 2026/2027 season of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) will tip off on September 30.

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