Armenian Finance ministry placed state (treasury) coupon bonds of 1 billion drams

The week in Armenia's financial market was marked by accelerating annual inflation and activity in the government and corporate securities markets.

The recommendations of the MONEYVAL report on Armenia do not pose a direct threat to the country's economy, but their implementation must be proportionate and not create unjustified barriers for bona fide businesses and investors, according to economist Hrant Mikaelyan.

Three years ago, young spouses Narek Sargsyan and Ruzanna Danielyan created their own "honey planet" in Garni—Bee Planet.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, determined on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 15, 2026, rose by 0.51 points compared to July 14, reaching 367.25 drams.

The report of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) on Armenia documented the country's progress in developing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, but identified insufficient effectiveness in investigations, prosecutions, and confiscation of criminal assets, as well as the need for stronger oversight in several economic sectors.