Armenia’s central bank raises refinancing rate by 0.5% to 7.75%

The international rating agency Fitch Ratings expects inflation in Armenia to average 4.4% in 2026, after which it will gradually return to its target level of 3%.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 14, 2026, increased by 0.05 points compared to July 13, reaching 366.74 drams.

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.

For about 30 years, the Araks poultry farm has been providing the Armenian market with fresh poultry meat and eggs every day.

The Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) noted Armenia's progress in developing its system for combating financial crime, but recommended strengthening the effectiveness of money laundering investigations, asset confiscation, and oversight of certain economic sectors.