Economy
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Budget Indicators May Recover After 5-10 Years, But Only After War Ends, Finance Minister Says
Half of Ukraine’s state budget is reliant on financial aid from other countries because of defending itself against Russia, and returning to pre-war normal is “impossible” during wartime.
Nov. 30, 2024
Denmark
Ukraine and Denmark to Launch “Fast-Track” for Danish Investors
Danish companies will be able to more easily access the relevant Ukrainian authorities, quickly addressing the business-related issues that they face.
Nov. 28, 2024
Russia
OPINION: The Ruble is Melting, Finally
At close to 112 against the US dollar, the ruble is now at its weakest level since the panic which set in after the “surprise” full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Nov. 28, 2024
Ukraine
Bond Market Insight: Large UAH-Denominated Borrowings
Ukraine borrowed $452.4 billion but did not decrease government bond interest rates. Bond Market Insight for Nov. 27
Nov. 27, 2024
Top News
The Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Awarded Kyiv Post Reporter with Special Recognition Award
Olena Hrazhdan’s feature about Ma’rijany Hemp Company constructing a hemp factory in Ukraine won special recognition from one of Ukraine’s business associations.
Nov. 27, 2024
Energy
US Dollar Soars Above 105 Rubles: What’s Behind Russia’s Currency Freefall?
The Ruble’s current depreciation began in August, alongside the rise in the key rate which started earlier to sustain hardship in Russia’s economy.
Nov. 27, 2024
Ukraine
Freezing Winter Awaits Ukrainians Because of Russian Missile Offensive
Seasonal demand growth will still cause electricity shortages in Ukraine. Russia’s missile strikes on energy infrastructure has damaged 85% of thermal generation, impacting energy security.
Nov. 26, 2024
ICU Weekly Insight: Gradual Hryvnia Weakening And 3.5-year Government Bonds
Central bank weakens hryvnia gradually, Eurobond investors are not afraid of Russia’s missile and Ukraine offered new 3.5-year UAH bonds. Weekly Insight for Nov. 25
Nov. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Over 100K Ukrainians Return to Russian-Occupied Donbas as Economic Hardship Grows
IDPs who fled Russia’s invasion in 2022 are returning to their homes in the Donbas under Russian occupation because they cannot keep up with the cost of living in Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Nov. 23, 2024
Bond Market Insight: Borrowings Almost Halved
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance has delayed further offering of reserve bonds until December. Bond Market Insight for Nov. 20
Nov. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine to Receive Over $1 Billion in 6th Aid Package from IMF
Ukraine will receive its sixth tranche of IMF after the organization finds that the country has successfully kept its economy resilient and has completed the necessary steps to move forward.
Nov. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
Parliament Approves Next Year’s Budget
Ukraine’s lawmakers voted for the final second review of the 2025 state budget: it includes predictable war expenses, eliminating corruption in social wages, and $5 billion less in foreign aid.
Nov. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
Oil Prices Increase After Russia’s Sunday Attack on Ukraine
Oil prices rose by more than 3% after Russia’s massive strike against Ukraine on Sunday – the largest of its kind since Aug. 26.
Nov. 19, 2024
ICU Weekly Insight: Decreased Supply of Bonds and Calmer FX Market
Finance Ministry pauses offering of reserve bonds, Eurobond rally suspends and the central bank slashes interventions. Weekly Insight for Nov. 18
Nov. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Why a Decentralized Grid Is Key to Ukraine’s Efforts to Rebuild
As Ukraine prepares for another winter under Russian attack, it is shoring up its energy capacity by making a “strategic shift” toward distributed energy resources.
Nov. 17, 2024
Poland
Polish Grupa Pracuj Increases Stake in Work.ua and Robota.ua as Co-Founder Exits
The Polish shareholder acquired Andrii Borovyk’s stake in the companies in a $7.6 million M&A deal, while other buyers are co-founders of Ukraine’s largest job website competitors.
Nov. 16, 2024
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