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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Almaty, December 18 /Xinhua/ — The economies of seven Eurasian countries will grow by 2.3 percent in 2026, according to the Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) macroeconomic forecast for 2026-2028, published Thursday at a press conference.
According to the forecast, among the seven countries that are also members of the bank, Kyrgyzstan will be the leader in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 – 9.3%.
The bank's report says inflation in the region will continue to slow to 6.4 percent in 2026 thanks to prudent monetary policy.
Commodity markets will move in mixed directions: oil prices will fall slightly, while metals and gold will remain high. The dollar is gradually losing its share of central bank reserves, but its role in settlements remains stable, according to EDB analysts.
The countries of Central Asia are demonstrating the highest growth rates in decades—EDB analysts expect growth of 6.6 percent in the region by the end of 2025 and approximately 6.1 percent in 2026. The combined GDP of these countries will exceed USD 600 billion thanks to active investment and strong consumer demand.
The global economy is projected to grow at a slightly slower pace than in 2024-2025 and gradually adjust to new trade restrictions.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is an international multilateral financial institution founded in 2006 and headquartered in Almaty. Its mission is to promote economic growth in its member countries, which include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as expand trade and economic ties between them and develop integration processes in the Eurasian region through investment activities.
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