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• [New] As OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and other countries, including Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Guyana, ramp up oil production, the world is simultaneously consuming less crude oil than previously expected. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Group leader Saudi Arabia warned errant members such as Kazakhstan and Iraq at their last meeting that it could deliver further production increases unless they fall in line with their quotas. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Currency Fluctuations: Regional economies like Kazakhstan could be affected by shifts in currency values, oil prices, and commodity movements. Storm Procurement Ltd
• [New] The collapse of unipolarity, accelerated by the Trump administration's inward pivot, has created an opportunity for countries like Kazakhstan to emerge as brokers of geopolitical and economic stability. The Astana Times
• [New] Saudi Arabia's position to increase production and start a price war pose a risk to Kazakhstan's economy, which is highly sensitive to oil prices. Invezz
• [New] Several factors might incentivise Kazakhstan to remain within the OPEC + framework and adhere to the established production quotas. Invezz
• [New] Expansionary Fiscal Policies in 2025 Kazakhstan's government deficit is forecasted at 3.1% of GDP for 2025.Increased government spending, particularly on infrastructure and social programs, will stimulate sectors heavily reliant on public contracts. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] World Bank and Asian Development Bank InsightsThe World Bank projects Kazakhstan's economy will grow by 4.7% in 2025.The Asian Development Bank similarly predicts growth tied to expanded oil production. 9cv9 Career Blog
• To further maintain high growth rates, Kazakhstan and Central Asia need to use all the opportunities provided by the global economy. The Astana Times
• Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan should avoid the risk of politicizing their mineral policies by engaging in the efforts explained above and instead focus on simply attracting investment. The Diplomat
• Kazakhstan plans to adopt new regulations to ensure the secure use of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized financial instruments. The Astana Times
• Developing Kazakhstan's mining sector creates opportunities for technology transfer, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements that benefit the broader economy. Discovery Alert
• Central Asian countries, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, will capture significant portions of the redirected tourism flow. Aviation a2z
• The ongoing developments in trade agreements, particularly with key partners like the UK, alongside the challenges in oil production, will play a significant role in determining the trajectory of Kazakhstan's economy in the coming years. The Pinnacle Gazette
• Kazakhstan currently exports sunflower oil to Central Asian countries and China, and plans to expand into Middle Eastern markets. The Astana Times
• Saudi Arabia's threat to further increase oil production in the coming months will likely intensify pressure on Iraq and Kazakhstan to adhere to agreed production volumes. Invezz
• An economic delegation from Hesse will visit Kazakhstan in the coming months to identify specific steps for investing in promising projects. The Astana Times
• Kazakhstan's oil production and exports could fall this month due to Russia's order to shut down some export capacity on the CPC pipeline. Invezz
• The governments of Russia and Kazakhstan have implemented several agricultural reform programs to mobilize additional agricultural production potential to achieve self-sufficiency. Cambridge Core
• By increasing the production and export of wheat, Kazakhstan and Russia could contribute to meeting the growing global demand for food and play a prominent role in future global food security. Cambridge Core
• The Digital Silk Way will provide connections from Asia through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, and Azerbaijan with onwards connectivity into Europe through Georgia and the Black Sea. Pioneer Consulting
• Kyrgyzstan, a member of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union, could now smooth the access of Tajik products to the richer EAEU markets of Kazakhstan and Russia. The Diplomat
• Imagine a scenario where a business in Kazakhstan wants to tokenize its real estate holdings to provide liquidity and diversify its investment portfolio. TronWeekly

Last updated: 19 June 2025