EVELOPMENT OF EXCHANGE TRADE IN UZBEKISTAN IN THE ARTICLES OF THE NEWSPAPER "VECHERNIY TASHKENT": A SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

This scientific article provides a historical analysis of the stages of formation and development of exchange trade in Uzbekistan based on the materials of the newspaper “Vecherniy Tashkent.” The study examines the role of the exchange system in the transition to a market economy during the early years of independence, its organizational and legal foundations, and its close connection with economic reforms. Through the analysis of articles published in the newspaper, the dynamics of exchange trade development, the activities of commodity exchanges, the growth of trade volume, as well as the opportunities created for business entities are explored. In addition, the role of mass media in covering economic processes and their significance as a historical source are revealed.