2025-12-16 | 9301The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia decreased the key policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.50% to align with market expectations amid a complex macroeconomic environment. This decision balances persistent global inflationary pressures and US fiscal uncertainty against weakening domestic demand and stabilizing core inflation in Armenia. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the medium-term price stability objective of 3% inflation while monitoring various downside and upside risks to the economic outlook.