The dollar is strengthening against major global currencies

 Monday, March 9 2026 19:00:31
The dollar is strengthening against major global currencies

ArmInfo. The US dollar is confidently strengthening against major global currencies amid the ongoing escalation of the Middle East conflict.

Asset outflow from Dubai has begun.
 Monday, March 9 2026 18:52

ArmInfo. Wealthy Asian citizens have decided to postpone relocation to Dubai and are looking for ways to reduce their assets in the Middle East, Bloomberg reports, citing investment firm representatives.

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The Middle East conflict threatens the global economy, says the head of the IMF
 Thursday, March 5 2026 12:53

ArmInfo. The global economy is once again being tested by a new conflict in the Middle East, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.

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European stock markets plunge amid Middle East conflict
 Wednesday, March 4 2026 14:17

ArmInfo. European stock markets fell sharply for the second day in a row on Tuesday amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with the decline significantly worsening compared to the previous session.

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Negative dynamics persist in global markets
 Wednesday, March 4 2026 14:02

ArmInfo. On Wednesday, March 4, global markets continued to show negative momentum. US stock indices closed lower in the previous session. In the Asia-Pacific region, indices are also falling. Meanwhile, European markets are showing mixed results.

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Spot gas prices in Europe rose more than 20% on news surrounding Iran
 Monday, March 2 2026 15:56

ArmInfo. Spot gas prices in Europe rose more than 20% on Monday morning on news surrounding Iran.

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Oil and gold are rising sharply due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
 Monday, March 2 2026 15:37

ArmInfo. Futures on American stock indices fell by more than 1% on Monday due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, while oil and gold are actively rising in price. The course of the US dollar rises to the main world currencies, as well as the yield of American government bonds.

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The US Supreme Court has overturned Trump`s massive tariffs
 Friday, February 20 2026

ArmInfo. The US Supreme Court has overturned the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he exceeded his authority by using a law designed for emergencies, Reuters and the Associated Press reported, quoted by BTA.

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Amazon Becomes Largest US Company by Annual Revenue, Surpassing Walmart
 Friday, February 20 2026

ArmInfo. Amazon.com Inc. surpassed Walmart Inc. in revenue last year, becoming the largest US company by this metric.

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Italy has become the leading source of remittances to Georgia
 Thursday, February 19 2026

ArmInfo. Private remittances to Georgia in January totaled $282.64 million, up 16.6% ($40.2 million) from a year earlier.

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The US trade deficit unexpectedly jumped by 32.6% in December
 Thursday, February 19 2026

ArmInfo. The US trade deficit widened by 32.6% in December compared to the previous month, reaching $70.3 billion, the Commerce Department reported.

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Germany`s economy will grow by 1% this year
 Tuesday, February 17 2026

ArmInfo. Europe's largest economy continues to struggle to accelerate economic growth, as geopolitical uncertainty, high operating costs, and weak domestic demand weigh on companies. GDP growth in 2026 will be largely driven by statistical and calendar factors.

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The US budget deficit will grow to $1.85 trillion in fiscal year 2026
 Tuesday, February 17 2026

ArmInfo. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the US budget deficit in fiscal year 2026, which ends on September 30, to increase slightly to $1.853 trillion, or 5.8% of GDP.

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The Bank of Russia lowered the key interest rate to 15.5%
 Friday, February 13 2026 15:02

ArmInfo. The Bank of Russia's Board of Directors has decided to lower the key rate for the sixth time in a row. The increment was again 50 basis points, lowering the rate to 15.5% per annum.

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An Economic Development Bank is being established in Georgia
 Wednesday, February 11 2026 16:47

ArmInfo. As part of a planned reform to promote business development, a new institution—the Georgian Economic Development Bank—is being established. This was announced on Tuesday by Mariam Kvrivishvili, the country's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development.

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iDNES: The US is successfully pushing Russia out of Armenia`s nuclear energy sector
 Wednesday, February 11 2026 15:45

ArmInfo. During J.D. Vance's visit to Yerevan, the American side attempted to push Russia out of Armenia's nuclear energy sector, writes the Czech newspaper iDNES. The author of the article doesn't hide his joy at this, but fails to mention that the US is imposing untested, and therefore dangerous, technologies on the South Caucasus republic.

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The head of the IMF called the weakening of the dollar a temporary phenomenon
 Monday, February 9 2026 20:42

ArmInfo. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday called the dollar's weakening in 2025 temporary and stated that it will maintain its status as the world's key reserve currency for the foreseeable future.

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President of Azerbaijan hosts delegation of U.S. Chamber of Commerce
 Monday, February 9 2026 16:36

ArmInfo.  President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, led by Husey Choksi, Senior Vice President for  International Member Relations, Middle East, and Turkey.

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Georgia`s GDP could grow by 6-7% in 2026
 Monday, February 9 2026 16:09

ArmInfo. Georgia's economy will grow by 6-7% in 2026, exceeding the official forecast used for budget purposes, said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

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EU study maps investment needs to rebuild trade routes between Europe  and Central Asia via Caucasus
 Monday, February 9 2026 12:22

ArmInfo.  The Trans-Caspian orridor, a route of railways and ports linking Europe, Turkiye, the rest of the Black Sea, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia is  becoming an alternative trade route connecting both continents. Since  2022, trade on the route has quadrupled and with the right  investments, it can triple by 2030.

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Trump signs executive order potentially imposing additional tariffs  for countries trading with Iran
 Saturday, February 7 2026 11:56

ArmInfo. US President Donald Trump has said he could impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran, in an executive order signed on Friday,  world media report. 

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