Finance

ING Sees Azerbaijan Holding Its 6.5% Rate Long-Term on Hydrocarbon Windfall

ING expects Azerbaijan's central bank to keep its key rate at 6.5% for an extended period, calling the country a clear beneficiary of hydrocarbon supply instability.

October 11, 2026

Min

Georgia's FDI Falls 22% to $750M in H1 as China and UK Lead Investors

Foreign direct investment into Georgia totaled $750.1 million in the first half of 2026, down 22% year on year, with financial services and real estate taking 70% of inflows.

October 11, 2026

Min

Armenia's Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 6.75% as Q2 Growth Hits 6.7%

The Central Bank of Armenia lifted its policy rate 25 basis points to 6.75% on September 15, citing strong demand and rising inflation expectations after 6.7% growth in Q2 2026.

October 11, 2026

Min

Armenia Targets 6% Average Growth as Public Debt Holds Below 50% of GDP

Pashinyan targets 6% average annual growth over five years, while Finance Minister Hovhannisyan says Armenia's public debt of 5.12 trillion drams will stay below 50% of GDP.

October 10, 2026

Min

Armenia Approves 2027 Draft Budget With AMD 468 Billion Deficit and Secures €250M AFD Loan

Armenia's government approved its 2027 draft budget on Oct 1 and signed a €250 million credit agreement with AFD; Moody's holds Ba3 positive.

October 7, 2026

Min

National Bank of Georgia Holds Refinancing Rate at 8.25% for Third Straight Meeting

The NBG kept its refinancing rate at 8.25% on September 9 as inflation ran at 5.6%; the next decision is due October 21.

October 7, 2026

Min

Armenia's Producer Prices Rise 8.8%, Nearly Double Consumer Inflation of 4.5%

Armenia's industrial producer prices rose 8.8% in January–August against 4.5% consumer inflation, while August industrial output fell 4.3% year on year.

October 6, 2026

Min

Georgia's Inflation Hits 5.6% in September, With Transport Behind 39% of It

Georgia's annual inflation reached 5.6% in September with core at 3.7%, and Trend calculations show transport prices accounted for about 39.3% of the increase.

October 6, 2026

Min

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Finance

ING Sees Azerbaijan Holding Its 6.5% Rate Long-Term on Hydrocarbon Windfall

Georgia's FDI Falls 22% to $750M in H1 as China and UK Lead Investors

Armenia's Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 6.75% as Q2 Growth Hits 6.7%

Armenia Targets 6% Average Growth as Public Debt Holds Below 50% of GDP

Armenia Approves 2027 Draft Budget With AMD 468 Billion Deficit and Secures €250M AFD Loan

National Bank of Georgia Holds Refinancing Rate at 8.25% for Third Straight Meeting

Armenia's Producer Prices Rise 8.8%, Nearly Double Consumer Inflation of 4.5%

Georgia's Inflation Hits 5.6% in September, With Transport Behind 39% of It

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Finance

ING Sees Azerbaijan Holding Its 6.5% Rate Long-Term on Hydrocarbon Windfall

Georgia's FDI Falls 22% to $750M in H1 as China and UK Lead Investors

Armenia's Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 6.75% as Q2 Growth Hits 6.7%

Armenia Targets 6% Average Growth as Public Debt Holds Below 50% of GDP

Armenia Approves 2027 Draft Budget With AMD 468 Billion Deficit and Secures €250M AFD Loan

National Bank of Georgia Holds Refinancing Rate at 8.25% for Third Straight Meeting

Armenia's Producer Prices Rise 8.8%, Nearly Double Consumer Inflation of 4.5%

Georgia's Inflation Hits 5.6% in September, With Transport Behind 39% of It

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