ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.8% to 108.8%.  This was observed against the backdrop of the annual dynamics of the industrial sector going from a 7.8% decline to 7.4% growth, with a volume of 2.1 trillion drams ($5.6 billion). This is evidenced by preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.  A similar increase in the industrial price index was noted in August 2026 compared to August 2025 - from 105.1% to 108.9%. However, during this period, the industrial sector demonstrated a decline of 4.3%, compared to growth of 5.8% a year ago.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.3% annually in January-August 2026 (from 7.1% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to turn recession into growth, has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade also turned from a double-digit decline into growth, supported mainly by an increase in imports and a partially slowing decline in exports.

ArmInfo. From September 22 to 25, dollar activity on the Armenian interbank currency market remained steady, while ruble activity declined. Furthermore, euro transactions have been suspended for a month. Specifically, dollar transactions accelerated from 31% to 65%, while ruble transactions reversed from a 94% increase to a 27.4% decline. Nevertheless, the weekly volume of ruble transactions remained higher than dollar transactions, but the gap narrowed from 3.3 times to 1.5 times.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.8% to 108.8%.  This was observed against the backdrop of the annual dynamics of the industrial sector going from a 7.8% decline to 7.4% growth, with a volume of 2.1 trillion drams ($5.6 billion). This is evidenced by preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.  A similar increase in the industrial price index was noted in August 2026 compared to August 2025 - from 105.1% to 108.9%. However, during this period, the industrial sector demonstrated a decline of 4.3%, compared to growth of 5.8% a year ago.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.3% annually in January-August 2026 (from 7.1% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to turn recession into growth, has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade also turned from a double-digit decline into growth, supported mainly by an increase in imports and a partially slowing decline in exports.

ArmInfo. From September 22 to 25, dollar activity on the Armenian interbank currency market remained steady, while ruble activity declined. Furthermore, euro transactions have been suspended for a month. Specifically, dollar transactions accelerated from 31% to 65%, while ruble transactions reversed from a 94% increase to a 27.4% decline. Nevertheless, the weekly volume of ruble transactions remained higher than dollar transactions, but the gap narrowed from 3.3 times to 1.5 times.

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. 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. The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia in January-July 2026 posted substantial annual growth of 2.6 times (following a 5.5% decline a year earlier), amounting to $1.9 billion. At the same time, the net inflow of non-commercial transfers increased by 25.1% (almost the same as a year earlier - 25.9%), reaching $482.1 million. The share of the latter in the total net inflow decreased to 26% (after rising a year earlier from 40% to 54%). This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia in January-July 2026 posted substantial annual growth of 2.6 times (following a 5.5% decline a year earlier), amounting to $1.9 billion. At the same time, the net inflow of non-commercial transfers increased by 25.1% (almost the same as a year earlier - 25.9%), reaching $482.1 million. The share of the latter in the total net inflow decreased to 26% (after rising a year earlier from 40% to 54%). This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.