Armenia

The Armenian economy grew by 9.3% in the period January-April. Construction once again recorded the highest sectoral growth level by output, coming in at 16.8% y-o-y. After construction,... 2008-05-30

We anticipate that Armenia will become increasingly attractive to foreign investors through our five-year forecast period to 2012. However, we caution that this will be contingent... 2008-04-23

At 7.0% y-o-y in the period January to February, Armenia recorded the lowest rate of inflation in the Commonwealth of Independent States. In comparison, the average inflation for... 2008-04-08

At 7.0% y-o-y in the period January to February, Armenia recorded the lowest rate of inflation in the Commonwealth of Independent States. In comparison, the average inflation for... 2008-04-08

Armenia's 20-day state of emergency which was imposed following violent clashes between opposition protestors and security forces in the capital Yeveran, was lifted on March 21. The... 2008-04-07

We maintain our view that the Prime Minister Serz Sarksyan is the most likely candidate to succeed the incumbent president Robert Kocharian in the presidential elections scheduled... 2008-02-01

Armenia's election campaign is heating up, with opposition presidential candidate Levon Ter-Petrosyan staging a mass rally in the capital, Yerevan, on November 16. An estimated 12,000... 2007-11-25

Armenian foreign exchange reserves have risen an impressive 24.3% year-to-date to total US$1.33bn at the end of September. In line with these latest figures, we have revised upward... 2007-11-25

The industrial sector in Armenia continues to look weak, with output expanding by only 1.7% y-o-y over the first eight months of the year. In line with these latest figures, we have... 2007-09-28

We expect policy continuity in Armenia following the presidential election in February 2008, with Prime Minister Serzihik Sarksyan the most likely successor. Though we are encouraged... 2007-09-28