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13:23 27/03/2026Oil prices could rise to $200 if Iran war drags on, analysts warnOil prices were on track for a weekly decline on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a pause in attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days, though investors remained on edge as an...
09:47 26/03/2026USD 60 Million: Ameriabank Joins Financing of Firebird’s AI Data Center Construction in ArmeniaAmeriabank has provided USD 60 million in financing for the construction of an AI data center by Firebird AI, marking the launch of the financing process for a project of key importance to Armenia’s...
12:51 24/03/2026Ameriabank named the Best Bank in Armenia for 2026 by Global Finance magazineAmeriabank was named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks.
11:15 21/03/2026Iran reportedly reluctant to discuss reopening Strait of HormuzIranian officials have become reluctant to even discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz as they focus on surviving the US-Israeli onslaught, according to a person involved in direct, high-level...
13:08 20/03/2026Dollar slips, rouble weakens despite oil rally, economist saysThe U.S. dollar extended its decline for a second consecutive session against major currencies, pulling back from recent highs as market momentum softened. The euro rose 0.26% to $1.153, while the...
16:46 19/03/2026Economist Narek Kostanyan joins Proposal for Armenia initiativeEconomist Narek Kostanyan has joined the Proposal for Armenia initiative, a statement on its official Facebook page revealed.
12:15 19/03/2026Global oil prices top $112 a barrelCrude oil prices have staged a sharp rebound across Tuesday and Wednesday after both Israel and Iran attacked energy infrastructure in the gulf region, escalating the war that will be entering its...
15:35 17/03/2026Middle East escalation could increase inflation in Armenia, Central Bank chief saysThe escalation of tensions in the Middle East could raise inflation in Armenia by between 1.2% and 1.7%, Central Bank of Armenia Governor Martin Galstyan said on Tuesday, warning of mounting external...
15:00 17/03/2026Economist joins Proposal for Armenia initiativeArmenian economist Atom Margaryan said on Tuesday he is joining the Proposal for Armenia initiative, which seeks to bring together professionals to craft solutions to the country’s pressing...
14:15 17/03/2026CBA leaves key policy rate unchangedAt its meeting on Tuesday, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia decided to keep the key policy rate (refinancing rate) unchanged at 6.50%.
11:36 17/03/2026Trump muses over 'taking Cuba'US President Donald Trump mused over whether he would have the “honor of taking Cuba” on Monday, the same day the communist-run island’s electricity grid suffered its first nationwide collapse since...
15:35 16/03/2026Armenian economist calls for debt amnesty, sweeping economic overhaulArmenian economist and former MP Mikayel Melkumyan has called for a sweeping overhaul of the country’s economic and industrial policy, unveiling a 10‑point plan that includes debt amnesty for small...
14:52 16/03/2026Change in the executive management of Converse BankConverse Bank CJSC announces that Mr. Andranik Grigoryan will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Bank effective March 31, at his own request. The Board of Directors...
14:18 16/03/2026Converse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets ArmeniaLong-term investment in business and the role of bond issuances in attracting sustainable financing were among the key topics discussed at the IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia international...
16:00 14/03/2026Economist warns of 'financial time bomb' in Armenia's banking systemEconomist Aghasi Tavadyan warned that a “major financial time bomb” has already been planted in Armenia’s banking system due to a surge of money flowing into banks and the rapid expansion of lending.
14:02 14/03/2026Armenian economist warns consumption-driven economy fuels inflation, povertyArmenia’s heavy reliance on consumer spending is driving inflation and poverty rather than sustainable growth, economist Mikayel Melkumyan warned at a policy forum in Yerevan.
13:02 14/03/2026Debate on new economic vision held in YerevanThe Economic Wave initiative on Saturday hosted a panel discussion in Yerevan titled “Proposal to Armenia: A New Economic Policy”.
14:35 12/03/2026Strong Armenia party says tax plan would protect 70,000 entrepreneurs from penaltiesA proposed tax reform by Armenia’s Strong Armenia party would reduce pressure on small businesses and remove the risk of tax-related penalties for about 70,000 entrepreneurs, party council member...
12:57 11/03/2026Armenia to introduce mobile banking block tool from JulyArmenian consumers will be able to block online financial transactions through mobile banking apps and company websites starting 1 July, the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) reports.
15:16 09/03/2026CaseKey team heads to 5th international competition With Byblos Bank Armenia’s supportByblos Bank Armenia is financing the participation of the CaseKey team in the international business case competition BBICC 2026, which will be held in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.