Recent developments in the AMD (Armenian Dram) currency:
- Central Bank Policy Change: The Central Bank of Armenia has increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.5% to 7.5% to combat rising inflation.
- Economic Growth Forecast: The Armenian government projects a 5% GDP growth for 2025, indicating a stable economic outlook.
- Tourism Boost: Armenia reports a 15% increase in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, potentially strengthening the AMD.
These factors may influence the AMD's value, affecting travelers, expats, and business owners.
Japanese Yen: Intervention Concerns Amid Persistent Weakness
Updated 01 Aug 2026 • 23:47 GMT
The Japanese Yen continues to face significant downward pressure, with the USD/JPY trading near historically high levels. Despite local authority interventions, the yen remains weak, largely due to the persistence of wide interest rate differentials between the US and Japan. Expectations for further intervention are evident, especially as the yen approaches key psychological levels against the dollar. Analysts suggest that without significant changes in energy prices or a shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary stance, interventions may only temporarily stem the yen's decline.
Key watchpoints
- Monitoring potential interventions by Japanese authorities to stabilize the yen.
- Observing US Federal Reserve policy for signs of changes that could impact rate differentials.
- Watching energy price trends, which could influence the yen's valuation amidst intervention actions.