  MP forecasts 4% inflation rate by yearend October 16, 2012 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of Armenian NA Standing Committee on Financial-Credit, Budgetary and Economic Affairs, member of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Gagik Minasyan forecasts 4% inflation rate by the end of 2012. “4% inflation index is likely to be recorded in Armenia by yearend, given the 2,5% growth reported in January-August,” he said, adding that 2013 draft budget envisages 4±1,5% inflation rate. “7,1% economic growth will be recorded in Armenia in 2012, but it will go down to 6,2% in 2013,” the MP said. Partner news  Top stories IFC invested $244 million in 40 projects across a range of sectors, including financial markets, manufacturing, and mining. Armenian Prime Minister addressed a letter to Public Services Regulatory Commission over the reconsideration of gas prices. Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to reconsider electricity generation and distribution prices. Edmon Manukyan been addressed by the residents of Armavir and Aragatsotn provinces whose crops have been damaged over a strong hail.   Partner news |  Latest news 55 dead, 14 missing after rainstorms in southern China  The Ministry of Civil Affairs website says at least nine provinces have had storms and some flooding and landslides since May 14.Obama trims request for Afghan operations by 10% The U.S. chief executive has said he plans to draw down troops in Afghanistan after 2014 but has not specified by how much.$6.4mln spent to build helipad for Putin’s Mi-8 in Kremlin The Rossiya airline, which caters to the Russian leadership, operates two Augusta-Westland AW-139 helicopters in addition to Mi-8s.French president sings gay marriage bill into law After a tortured debate, the same-sex marriage and adoption bill was passed by France's Senate and National Assembly last month. |
