Anna Bodrova
Financial analyst specializing in currency and commodity markets, macroeconomics, and global currencies. Graduated from Moscow State Regional University (MGOU) and Rostov State University of Economics (RINH). Has worked at the company since 2013 and has ranked among the most-cited financial analysts in the CIS since 2016.
Metals Recover Following US Inflation Data Release
Precious metals have begun recovering while industrial metals continue to rise on supply constraints following the release of June US inflation data.
Geopolitics Escalation Intensifies Pressure on Metals Market
Escalating Middle East tensions and US-Iran developments have intensified geopolitical pressures on the global precious and industrial metals markets.
Stable Soum Supports Purchasing Power, Analyst Says
Alpari analyst Anna Bodrova notes that a stable Uzbek soum supports purchasing power and lowers price pressures on imported goods.
Strong Dollar Heightens Pressure on Global Metal Markets
Alpari analyst Anna Bodrova details how a surging US dollar and expectations of continued Federal Reserve monetary tightening are weighing heavily on global precious and industrial metals.
Soum Continues to Strengthen Amid Stable Macroeconomic Situation
The Uzbek soum appreciated by 0.47% against the US dollar reaching 11,990 soums amid low inflation and a stable 14% main interest rate.
Metals Fall Amid Hawkish Fed Stance and Rising US Dollar
Metal markets are ending June under pressure as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and a strengthening US dollar prompt investors to exit precious and industrial metals.
Alpari Analyst: Soum Holds Steady Against US Dollar
Alpari analyst Anna Bodrova says the Uzbek soum remained stable against the US dollar as of 18 June 2026, trading near 12,047 soums.
Uzbek soum Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Gold Decline
The Uzbek soum weakened by 0.70% against the US dollar, reaching 12,049 soums as falling global gold prices and stronger dollar demand pressure the currency.
Uzbek Soum Remains Strong Against U.S. Dollar
The Uzbek soum continued to strengthen against the U.S. dollar over the past two weeks, supported by gold exports despite weaker overall trade performance.
MobiUz Sale a Landmark for Central Asia Investment Market, Analyst Says
The $351 million sale of Uzbekistan's state mobile operator MobiUz to a US-led consortium, with a $500 million infrastructure investment pledge, marks a turning point for the country's …