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Uzbek soum Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Gold Decline
The Uzbek soum weakened by 0.70% against the US dollar, reaching 12,049 soums as falling global gold prices and stronger dollar demand pressure the currency.
Uzbekistan Real Deposit Yields Rise Despite Nominal Drop
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan reports a drop in nominal deposit rates to 17.4% for April 2026, but easing inflation …
Uzbekistan Lending Rates: Central Bank April 2026 Data
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan reveals stable retail lending rates at 19.7% for April 2026, alongside a modest dip in …
Uzbekistan and IsDB Explore Islamic Finance Tools for Green Procurement
Uzbekistan's procurement agency and the Islamic Development Bank discussed Islamic finance instruments, SME access to state contracts, and digital anti-corruption …
ADB Deploys $4 Billion for Middle East Crisis-Hit Nations
The Asian Development Bank is mobilizing $4 billion to help 15 countries affected by the Middle East conflict, covering energy, …
Tashkent Hosts Inaugural Silk Road Finance & Tech Forum in August
Uzbekistan's Central Bank and Singapore-backed GFTN launch the first Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent on August 24–26, …
Uzbekistan Central Bank Fines Four Lenders in May Review
Uzbekistan's Banking Supervision Committee addressed 36 issues across 8 meetings in May 2026, fining two banks and two microfinance organizations …
Uzbekistan Logs 60,000+ Escrow Property and Auto Deals
Uzbekistan's Central Bank reported over 60,000 escrow transactions in April–May 2026, spanning real estate and vehicle sales, with Tashkent leading …
Uzbekistan Tax Cashback: Delays Explained, Fraud Rising
Uzbekistan's Tax Committee revealed why cashback payments are delayed and reported 1.5 trillion soums paid in 2025 — up 43.9% …
Uzbekistan Registers Its First Mortgage Bond Issuance
Uzbekistan registered its first mortgage bond issue worth 40.5 billion soums, marking a milestone in capital market development and housing …