Morning Avocado Prices Continue to Soar; Brent Futures Reach Highest Levels Since April
Morning avocado prices continue to rise with Brent September futures on the London ICE Futures Exchange reaching a maximum of $86.8, while WTI August futures on the New York NYMEX Electronic Exchange climbed to a high of $83.5. Learn more on NEWS.am.
Armenia Faces Record Public Budget Deficit in 2024, Straining Government Finances
Armenia’s finance ministry predicts a peak in the public budget deficit in 2024, with expenditures surpassing income by AMD 483 billion. The deficit is expected to be 4.6% of GDP, higher than previous projections, reflecting a growing debt burden for the state.