Macro
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Russia and three Eurasian Economic Union partners warn Armenia of a 15.6% GDP loss if its membership is suspended
Suspending the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Treaty for Armenia could cut the country’s GDP by 15.6%, or $4.6 billion, raise…
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World Bank: Armenian ICT firms export AI solutions but rarely sell them to local clients
Firebird AI’s $4 billion AI data center is the largest AI facility in the region, but Armenian firms are still…
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Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development raises Armenia’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.8%
The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has raised its forecast for Armenia’s GDP growth in 2026 to 5.8%.…
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Armenia’s average wage rose 6.5% to AMD 314,196 in August
The average nominal monthly wage in Armenia was AMD 314,196 ($860) in August 2026, up 6.5% from August last year.…
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EU closes in on Russia as Armenia’s trade partner, share rises to 19%
Armenia’s trade with the European Union rose 53.9% to $2.43 billion in January-August 2026, while trade with Russia fell 19.2%…
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Net foreign investment inflows into Armenia triple in first half
Net foreign investment flows into Armenia’s real sector reached AMD 145.2 billion (about $388 million) in January-June 2026, against AMD…
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Armenia’s diesel prices up 28% year on year
Diesel prices in Armenia rose 28% year on year in September 2026, and petrol 11.4%. According to the Statistical Committee…
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Armenia’s annual inflation eases to 4.3% in September
Armenia’s annual inflation was 4.3% in September 2026, with prices up 0.2% on August. According to the Statistical Committee of…
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Central Bank of Armenia: 2027 budget to moderately restrain demand
The Central Bank of Armenia assesses the fiscal policy in the draft 2027 state budget as moderately restrictive and countercyclical,…
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Pashinyan: barriers to Armenian exports and transit persist in the Eurasian Economic Union
Restrictions and administrative barriers persist in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and continue to seriously hamper the full functioning of…
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