ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.1% to 108.9%.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to reach double-digit growth from the recession, has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade is still in decline, although the decline is now insignificant, in contrast to the significant decline seen a year ago.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.1% to 108.9%.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to reach double-digit growth from the recession, has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade is still in decline, although the decline is now insignificant, in contrast to the significant decline seen a year ago.
ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank currency market from June 15 to 19, 2026, ruble transactions experienced growth, while dollar transactions began to decline. Euro transactions have not been executed for nearly four months.
ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank currency market from June 15 to 19, 2026, ruble transactions experienced growth, while dollar transactions began to decline. Euro transactions have not been executed for nearly four months.
ArmInfo. In the near term, the main uncertainties regarding price growth in Armenia are related to the duration of inflationary trends emerging in global food markets, and in this context, to the speed and scale of domestic price adjustments. This is noted in the rationale for the Central Bank of Armenia's decision on June 16 to keep the refinancing rate unchanged at 6.5%.
ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) has lowered its 2026 outlook, anticipating a more pronounced deceleration in GDP growth to 4.1–4.5% (compared to the previously projected 4.7–7.1% growth and the actual growth of 7.1% in 2025). Growth rates in 2027 are expected to shift marginally to 3.7–4.7% (down from the previously projected 5.3–5.7%).