Economy
Bond Market Insight: Ukraine Allocated Another $630 to State Budget From Bond Sales
Ukraine's Ministry of Finance received Hr. 25.8 billion of budget proceeds due to increased demand for all UAH bonds and a larger offering of USD-denominated bills. Bond Market Insight for Oct. 23
Oct. 23, 2024
Russia
Outlook for Russian Economic Growth in 2025 Drops From 1.8% to 1.3% – IMF
Wages grow slower and labor markets tighten in Russia, while the country’s invasion of Ukraine has also led to signs of trade fragmentation, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook.
Oct. 23, 2024
US
US Economy Resilient and at Low Risk of Recession – IMF
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook claims the global battle against inflation has largely been won, with US growth on a steady trajectory.
Oct. 23, 2024
Business
IMF Lends Ukraine Another $1.1 billion After the EFF Program Fifth Review
Ukraine has never reached so far in the IMF Program Reviews, but the цar-torn country needs successful results now more than ever.
Oct. 22, 2024
ICU Weekly Insight: Hryvnia Steady for Three Weeks
Significant demand for military bonds, Eurobond prices increase, and hryvnia steady for three weeks. Weekly Insight for Oct. 21
Oct. 21, 2024
Setting Up Production Facilities in Ukraine: Options for Foreign Defense Companies
The third of a series of articles by Frishberg & Partners, adapted for Kyiv Post, provides an overview of the two basic options in setting up defense production facilities in Ukraine.
Oct. 21, 2024
Ukraine
Von der Leyen Announces New Tranche Under Ukraine Facility Program, Satisfied With Kyiv’s Progress
European Commission President von der Leyen announced that having met its benchmarks, Kyiv would get another tranche out of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility program to finance Ukraine’s recovery.
Oct. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Shadow Economy Is Decreasing, Says Ukraine’s Lawmaker
Despite accusations of corruption, Ukraine has done a great deal to increase the taxpayers' discipline while searching for more state revenue, according to the president's party lawmaker Hetmantsev.
Oct. 18, 2024
Kazakhstan
Russia Turns to Kazakhstan for Domestic Flights as Sanctions Threaten to Halve Fleet
Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan to involve its airlines in domestic flights due to a shortage of aircraft, but sanctions could halve Russia’s fleet by 2026.
Oct. 17, 2024
Russia
Payment Issues Strain Car Parts Deliveries in Russia
Industry representatives said that payment issues, likely resulting from Western sanctions, caused up to 40% of unfulfilled shipments and led to an increase in prices needed to facilitate them.
Oct. 17, 2024
ICU Weekly Insight: Food Prices Lift Inflation Above Expectations
Ministry of Finance changes structure of UAH bonds offering, central bank forced to increase interventions, and food prices increase above expectations. Weekly Insight for Oct. 14
Oct. 15, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Reform of the State Customs Service: What Changes to Expect
International partners view the reform of the State Customs Service of Ukraine as one of the key elements of the European integration process.
Oct. 14, 2024
Economy
Women on the Job: Ukraine Labor Market Hit by War
Ukraine’s labor market is being impacted by military mobilization and by skills shortages. So bosses are looking to hire more women, as well as teenagers, to fill the gaps.
Oct. 13, 2024
Business
OPINION: Unilever's Belated Departure from Russia Welcomed
It is good that Unilever is making the right move, even if 'two years too late'.
Oct. 12, 2024
Economy
EBRD and IFC Approve $435 Million Loan to Ukraine’s Datagroup-Volia-lifecell
Joint funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) promises a significant increase in the telecoms group’s market share.
Oct. 12, 2024
Bond Market Insight: MoF breaks borrowing record highs
Ukraine's Ministry of Finance raised Hr. 30.3 billion for the state budget, mainly from UAH bonds. Bond Market Insight for Oct. 9
Oct. 11, 2024
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