ArmInfo. Although the latest major Russian-American economic deal does not directly affect Armenia, it is a good reason for the Armenian side to draw conclusions. This is stated in a message from Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan from the Kentron Penitentiary, published on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. Armenia's economy will grow by 5.8% in 2026. Despite the gradual normalization of domestic demand, the country's economy will maintain sustainable growth rates, and inflation will approach the Central Bank of Armenia's target level in subsequent years. This is stated in the new Regional Economic Review (Fall 2026) published by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), which contains forecasts for economic growth, inflation, and other macroeconomic indicators in Armenia for 2026-2029.

ArmInfo. The government's job isn't to ceremoniously announce growth rates. Its responsibility is to ensure that today's growth translates into more competitive production, more diversified exports, and more stable employment tomorrow. This is how David Ananyan, a member of the Wings of Unity party board and former Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia, commented on the key indicators reflecting the socio-economic situation for January-August 2026, published on October 5 by the Statistical Committee of the Republic.

ArmInfo. Net foreign investment in Armenia's economy increased threefold year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching $395 million (145.2 billion drams). Net foreign direct investment (FDI) increased significantly, reaching $309 million (113.5 billion drams). This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, realtors are required to pass an exam and obtain a professional certificate (license) to legally conduct brokerage activities. At its October 1 meeting, the RA government approved the procedure for conducting professional qualification exams for realtors.

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its forecast for Armenia’s GDP growth in 2026 and 2027, expecting growth to first slow to 5% (from the actual 7.1% in 2025) and then accelerate to 5.5%. This is noted in the ADB’s September report, "Asian Development Outlook: Navigating Prolonged Energy Shocks and El Nino."

ArmInfo. Armenia's short-term country risk premium continued to decline, reaching a historically low level. This was stated by Martyn Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, while presenting the rationale for the Central Bank Board's decision to raise the refinancing rate from 6.5% to 6.75% at a press conference on September 15.

ArmInfo.  Pronounced excess-demand factors prompted the Central Bank of Armenia to raise the refinancing rate. Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia Martin Galstyan stated this on September 15 during a press conference convened to present the rationale for the decision by the Central Bank Board to raise the key rate from 6.5% to 6.75%, after keeping it unchanged for nine months.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the services sector accelerated its year-on-year growth from 10.6% to 13.2% in January-July 2026, generating a volume of 2.6 trillion drams ($6.9 billion).  According to data from the RA Statistical Committee, the volume of services provided increased by 2.8% in July alone, reaching 415.6 billion drams ($1.1 billion).

ArmInfo. The global economy remains resilient despite the impact of the energy shock. In the United States, domestic demand and investment remain strong; in the eurozone, signs of stabilization have emerged after a weak start to the year; and China is maintaining high growth rates through exports and the development of high-tech industries. This is stated in the new issue of the Macroeconomic Review prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

ArmInfo. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan met with Giuseppe Cipriani, Chairman and CEO of the international premium hospitality group Cipriani Group.

ArmInfo. Armenian businesses account for less than three percent of the number of companies with foreign participation in Russia, according to a study by the Rusprofile counterparty verification service for RIA Novosti.

ArmInfo. Foreign nationals conducted 2,313 real estate purchase and sale transactions in Armenia during the first half of 2026, marking a 37% increase compared to the same period last year.

ArmInfo.During the first half of 2026, the average market price for multi-apartment housing in Yerevan grew by 9.1% year-on-year—a sharp acceleration compared to the modest 0.9% growth recorded during the same period last year—reaching an average of 505,900 drams per square meter.

ArmInfo.Consumer loans dominate not only in volume, but also in toxicity

ArmInfo.The range of companies listed on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) continues to expand, contributing to the development of the capital market and creating new opportunities for businesses.

ArmInfo. Armenia's service sector accelerated its annual growth to 11.0% in the first  half of 2026 (up from 9.8% in H1 2025), generating AMD 2.1 trillion  ($5.7 billion), according to data from the Statistical Committee of  Armenia. In June alone, the volume of services rendered increased  5.7% month-over-month, reaching AMD 415 billion ($1.1 billion).

ArmInfo. Recent reports circulating in Armenian and Russian media regarding a sharp surge in demand for Yerevan apartments by Russian citizens—allegedly driving up rental prices—are speculative and inaccurate, according to real  estate expert Rustam Grigoryan.

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia has decided to increase the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) from the current 1.75% to 2% of risk-weighted assets, which will take effect on February 1, 2027.

ArmInfo. Over the past five years, Ameriabank's loan portfolio has grown by an average of 30% annually, driven primarily by mortgage lending, which has reached 400 billion drams,  as announced by Ameriabank's Director of Retail  Banking, Arman Barseghyan, at a press conference on July 28,  presenting the results of the first half of 2026.