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Armenia's public debt (excluding liquid assets) will remain broadly stable at just above 40% of GDP in the medium term, according to a report from the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

YEREVAN, August 18. /ARKA/. The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of August 18, 2026, fell by 0.25 points to 365.25 drams compared to August 17.

Unisport Futsal Club, established with the sponsorship of Unibank, will host UEFA Futsal Champions League 2026/27 preliminary round matches in Yerevan on August 26, 27 and 29.

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.

The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed the long- and short-term sovereign ratings of the Republic of Armenia at 'BB-/B', maintaining a positive outlook, the Ministry of Finance reported.