At its session on Thursday, the National Assembly of Armenia adopted in the first reading amendments to the Civil Code of the Republic of Armenia, introducing the concept of reverse mortgages and a new type of property rights for spouses.
Travel is no longer about just choosing a destination; it has become a way to embrace new experiences, discover various cultures, and create lasting memories.
Armenia's international reserves have reached a record high, exceeding $5.7 billion, said Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.
As of March 31, 2026, the total loan portfolio of Armenian banks stood at AMD 8.01 trillion, marking a 22.63% rise compared to March 31, 2025, and a 4.05% increase from December 31, 2025.
Core inflation in Armenia rose to 5% (y/y) in May, exceeding the headline inflation rate and continuing its upward trend, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – June 2026."
The Central Bank of Armenia has reviewed its approach to managing international reserves and decided not to include gold in them, stated Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan.
Armenia is experiencing a significant influx of capital and growing interest from international investors, said Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.
Amid the S&P 500's worst quarter since 2022, rising global anxiety, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a temporary market reaction or a deeper shift in investment logic.
Capital market development in Armenia is increasingly dependent not only on the growth in the number of issues and the expansion of instruments, but also on the quality of the environment in which investors make decisions.
The digital infrastructure of the Armenian capital market has made significant progress in recent years, but the market still lacks a more robust regulatory and technological framework for the full development of new financial instruments.
The capital market of Armenia is undergoing a significant transformation: there is an increasing interest in bonds, foreign investors are becoming more engaged, and there is a rising demand for new financial instruments, ranging from IPOs to digital assets
At its session on Thursday, the National Assembly of Armenia adopted in the first reading amendments to the Civil Code of the Republic of Armenia, introducing the concept of reverse mortgages and a new type of property rights for spouses.
Travel is no longer about just choosing a destination; it has become a way to embrace new experiences, discover various cultures, and create lasting memories.
Armenia's international reserves have reached a record high, exceeding $5.7 billion, said Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.
As of March 31, 2026, the total loan portfolio of Armenian banks stood at AMD 8.01 trillion, marking a 22.63% rise compared to March 31, 2025, and a 4.05% increase from December 31, 2025.
Core inflation in Armenia rose to 5% (y/y) in May, exceeding the headline inflation rate and continuing its upward trend, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – June 2026."
The Central Bank of Armenia has reviewed its approach to managing international reserves and decided not to include gold in them, stated Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan.
Armenia is experiencing a significant influx of capital and growing interest from international investors, said Martin Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.
Amid the S&P 500's worst quarter since 2022, rising global anxiety, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a temporary market reaction or a deeper shift in investment logic.
Capital market development in Armenia is increasingly dependent not only on the growth in the number of issues and the expansion of instruments, but also on the quality of the environment in which investors make decisions.
The digital infrastructure of the Armenian capital market has made significant progress in recent years, but the market still lacks a more robust regulatory and technological framework for the full development of new financial instruments.
The capital market of Armenia is undergoing a significant transformation: there is an increasing interest in bonds, foreign investors are becoming more engaged, and there is a rising demand for new financial instruments, ranging from IPOs to digital assets
After April 15, 2026, citizens of Armenia will be able to exchange all second-generation banknotes free of charge at commercial banks operating in the Armenia and at the Central Bank, the regulator's press service reported. Until April 15, 2026, old-issue banknotes will be considered legal tender
The average market exchange rate of the US dollar to the Armenian Dram on August 4, 2025, increased by 0.01 points compared to August 1 and amounted to AMD 383.5
The average market exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the Armenian dram on March 6, 2025, amounted to 394.58 drams, having grown by 0.28 points compared to March 5.
The average market exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the Armenian dram on March 4, 2025, amounted to 393.86 drams, having increased by 0.17 points compared to March 3.
According to the National Statistical Committee of Armenia, the average market exchange rate of the USD against the Armenian national currency in 2020 was 489.01 drams
Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Martin Galstyan, speaking Tuesday at a news conefernce, pointed out two aspects that should have a positive effect on the exchange rate
No dollar sale-purchase transactions have been effected at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange over a period between August 8 and 12, the press office of the Central Bank of Armenia reports
Armenia’s commercial banks bought more than $86.5 million from the local foreign currency market on July 11 - 15 at the average weighted exchange rate of 475.75 drams per one USD, the Central Bank of Armenia reported on Monday
Armenia’s commercial banks bought a total of $65.5 million from the local foreign currency market on May 30- June 3 at the average weighted exchange rate of 476.91 drams per one USD, the Central Bank said
Armenian banks bought a total of $64 million from the local intra-bank forex market from May 16 to May 20 at the average weighted exchange rate of 477.36 drams per $1, he Central Bank said
