Eurasia / Data
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
Gas exports to Europe to boost Azerbaijan's growth over next decade
Fitch Solutions projects Azerbaijan’s economy will grow by 2.9% annually until 2023, up from an average of 1.7% during 2012-2022.
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Kazakh services conclude 2024 with marginal drop in activity, PMI shows
Broader trend of strengthening demand remains intact. Inflationary pressures remain within manageable levels.
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PMI registers record acceleration in Kazakh manufacturing growth in December
Index ends year at historic high with unmatched gains in production volumes and new orders.
Growth returned to Kazakhstan service sector in November, PMI shows
Fresh improvement in underlying trends. Cost pressures remained subdued. New hiring sustained but job creation growth only marginal.
Kazakh manufacturing sector sees sharp improvement in November, PMI data shows
Situation, however, clouded by logistical problems, rising raw material and supply costs and significant depreciation of national currency.
PMI shows Kazakhstan’s service sector activity fell back into contraction in October
Lower demand experienced, but market participants remain optimistic, expecting new contracts and investment opportunities over the next 12 months.
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Kazakhstan sustained manufacturing growth in October, PMI data shows
Demand continues to grow. Production and new orders have been in "optimistic zone" for eight straight months.