Armenia’s central bank council s raises benchmark interest rate to 13%

YEREVAN, August 20. /ARKA/. Shares of the biotech company Moderna soared 123.6% at the start of trading in the US on August 19, reaching a peak of $140.77, according to trading data. Shares of the pharmaceutical company Merck also rose 11.6% to $150.85, according to Forbes.ru.

YEREVAN, August 18. /ARKA/. The range of companies listed on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) continues to expand, contributing to the development of the capital market and creating new opportunities for businesses.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARКА/. As of August 12, 2026, new regulations for banks regarding the management of risks associated with evading international sanctions have been implemented in Armenia.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARKA/. For more than five years, Acba Bank has held the top spot in the Armenian card market. As of May 2026, the total number of cards issued by the bank surpassed 1 million, as reported by the bank's press service.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARKA/.  Today, “AGROVISION” CJSC, a company operating in the agro-industrial sector, became a listed company on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX).