Armenia’s gross international reserves drop by 0.66% to $1,866.8mln in May

International rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-' with a Positive Outlook.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 16, 2026, fell by 0.6 points compared to July 15, reaching 366.57 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.

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

Since July 1, 2026, financial institutions in Armenia providing remote services have implemented the "STOP" mechanism, allowing customers to independently restrict individual transactions or completely block remote financial services.