In a move that blends caution with forward-looking policy, Azerbaijan’s Central Bank announced its priorities for 2026 monetary policy, reaffirming its commitment to keeping inflation on target and supporting the broader economic strategy. As the new year dawns, the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBA) presented a comprehensive monetary policy strategy aimed at ensuring the stability of the country's macro-economy, in line with the “Strategy of Socio-Economic Development of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the years 2022-2026.”