Economy
Economy
EBRD Decreases Ukraine’s 2025 Economic Growth Forecast to 3.5%
EBRD lowers Ukraine’s economic growth forecast by 1.2% as inflation rises and labor shortages and difficulties in the energy sector remain.
March 1, 2025
IMF
IMF and Ukraine Provisionally Agree Next Tranche of EFF Funding
Ukraine reached staff level agreement on another review of an IMF funding program launched following Russia’s invasion.
March 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
US, Russia Discuss ‘Cooperation’ on Arctic Exploration, Trade Routes
Trump reportedly wants to bring Russia closer to the US and farther from China
Feb. 27, 2025
Bond Market Insight: New Reserve Bonds Offering
The new 3.5-year government bonds received more than 3x oversubscription. Bond Market Insight for Feb. 27
Feb. 27, 2025
Europe
Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Europe Coming – ‘EU Was Formed to Screw US’
The European Commission said it would ‘react firmly’ to any unjustified tariffs brought on by the US.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: US Gets 50% of Heavy Industry Revenues, Must Invest in Ukraine’s Security, Recovery
Ukraine and the US reportedly agreed on a minerals deal draft where the US receives 50% of future income from newly developed resources but should reinvest in and seek “lasting peace” for Ukraine.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Actual US Military Aid to Ukraine Far Lower Than Official Claims, Economists Find
Out of $65.9 billion in military aid the US claimed to have sent to Ukraine, only $18.3 billion materialized according to a new study. Weapons were overvalued, not delivered.
Feb. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
More Ukrainian Refugees Less Willing to Return, as Share of Ukrainian Men Abroad Reached Almost 30%
The loss of 5.2 million Ukrainian refugees can cause total loss up to 7.8% of GDP annually if they won’t return home.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Needs $524B for Post-War Reconstruction Over Next Decade
Three years of full-scale invasion have caused damages worth 2.8 times the estimated nominal GDP of Ukraine for 2024.
Feb. 25, 2025
Business
‘Even if Peace Comes Tomorrow, Ukraine’s Economy Will Still Need Time to Recover,’ Says Central Banker
Heading into its fourth year of full-scale war, Ukraine’s economy has been battered. But transitioning back to some semblance of normality will not happen overnight.
Feb. 25, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance Launches Bond Swap Auctions
Domestic bonds swapped for the first time after restructuring, Trump’s harsh statements cause Eurobond prices to slide, higher demand for currency does not impact hryvnia. Weekly Insight for Feb. 24
Feb. 25, 2025
IMF
Ukrainian Banks Earned $2.5 Billion in Net Profit Last Year After Paying 50% Taxes
In 2024, Ukrainian banks paid $2 billion in state taxes at an increased 50% rate, leaving $2.5 billion in net profit.
Feb. 24, 2025
Ukraine
IMF Delegation Arrives for Review – $917.5 Million on the Line
The IMF will disburse the money for Ukraine if the country passes its seventh review where the focus is on rule of law matters.
Feb. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian IT Companies Expand Presence in Europe, India, Argentina
No Ukrainian IT company among the 50 largest opened a new office in Ukraine in 2024 – expansion was all in foreign markets.
Feb. 19, 2025
Europe
Rheinmetall CEO: Europe, Ukraine’s Arms Depots Are Empty
Europe and Ukraine’s weapons stockpiles are depleted, and demand for arms will remain high – even if the war stops, says Rheinmetall’s CEO.
Feb. 18, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Bondholders maintain optimism
Borrowings at record low, Eurobondholders maintain optimism, central bank interventions are at an average volume, Inflation at 12.9% in January. Weekly Insight for Feb. 17
Feb. 18, 2025
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