The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has released its official exchange rates for April 28, 2026, showing overall stability in the national currency market, with minor fluctuations across major foreign currencies and precious metals.

Cuban authorities have indefinitely postponed the Habano Festival due to a severe energy crisis caused by fuel shortages. The event, a major international showcase for Cuba's premium cigars, generates millions of dollars annually for the government and is a key source of foreign currency.

Azerbaijan’s strategic foreign exchange reserves increased by $14 billion by the end of 2025, reaching $85.1 billion, Central Bank Chairman Taleh Kazimov said on Wednesday.

India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined by $9.809 billion to $686.801 billion during the week ending January 2, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) weekly bulletin released on Friday.

As of October 1, 2025, Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves, including the State Oil Fund and the Central Bank, totaled $81.5 billion, News.Az reports, citing local media.

Yemen's internationally-recognized government announced on Tuesday that all commercial transactions within areas under its control must be conducted using the Yemeni rial, prohibiting the use of foreign currencies for domestic trade and services.

Azerbaijan's strategic currency reserves have risen by $2.5 billion, or 3.7%, in 2024, reaching $71 billion (currently $73 billion), according to Prime Minister Ali Asadov.

In the first eight months of 2024, Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves increased by 6.1%, reaching $72.6 billion, according to the country’s Central Bank.