S&P Global Ratings has revised Azerbaijan’s economic risk trend to positive from stable, citing regulatory reforms that are expected to strengthen oversight and reduce credit risk in the banking sector.

CoreWeave shares fell 12% following a Business Insider report that Blue Owl Capital failed to secure financing for a $4 billion data center project in Pennsylvania that CoreWeave will occupy.

International rating agency S&P Global Ratings forecasts that the pace of housing price growth in Azerbaijan will slow in 2026 compared to previous years, though a decline in property prices is not expected.

Banks operating in Azerbaijan and several neighboring countries are expected to maintain strong financial stability in 2026, continuing the resilience seen over the past two years.

S&P Global Ratings expects Azerbaijan’s economy to grow by an average of around 2% per year from 2025 to 2028, according to the agency’s latest forecasts.

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Nissan Motor to BB- from BB, citing continued pressure on profitability and a weakening competitive position in key global markets.

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the long-term issuer credit rating and senior unsecured debt rating of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) from “BB-” to “BB.”

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Azerbaijan, predicting stronger performance in the coming years.