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As of March 1, reserves stood at $54.75 billion — the first decline since July 2025. We explain what drove the change and why it matters for the exchange rate, the budget, and economic security.
A fragmented stock market is a drag on private investment needed for reconstruction. The OECD proposes consolidation, a growth market for SMEs and a review of listing thresholds. We examine what has already been done and what this means for the economy and investors.
An analysis by the State Tax Service has revealed systemic discrepancies in jewelers' reports: this is not only about tax losses, but also concerns wages, competition, and the sector's recovery. We examine why the figures don't add up and what this implies for the industry and the country.
Minerven concluded a sale of gold to be refined in the U.S. — a brief look at the money, smuggling risks, and why this matters for markets and geopolitics.
A sharp pullback in cryptocurrency undermines the "digital gold" thesis. We explain why investors are taking profits now and what consequences this has for crypto aid flows to Ukraine.
According to Bloomberg, the next four weeks will determine whether the conflict in the Middle East will escalate into a systemic crisis for the euro-area economy. We explain which channels of impact on energy, inflation and political support for Ukraine are already at work — and what could change faster than it seems.
Visa, MasterCard, PrivatMoney, NovaPay and "Financial World" have been officially recognized as important to the payment infrastructure. We explain why the list is not a mere formality but an element of national resilience.
Money loves silence: in February state budget revenues exceeded the plan by 7%. We examine why this matters for salaries, pensions and defense — and what risks remain due to energy attacks.
A new bond in the Diia app offers 15.5% annual interest and matures on March 24, 2027. We explain who benefits, the actual scale, and what it means for the country’s finances and security.
From March 2, the National Bank of Ukraine replaced the 1-, 2-, 5- and 10-hryvnia paper banknotes with coins. Briefly — who loses the right to accept the old notes, where to exchange them, and why this decision matters not only for your pocket but also for the state budget.
Correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein prompted Børge Brende's resignation — this is not only an ethical issue, but also a reputational risk for the forum that coordinates investments and policies important to Ukraine as well.
Parliament has granted permission for Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to operate in Ukraine — we explain what will change for reconstruction projects, what safeguards to expect, and why this matters now.
Sudden enquiries from American buyers, after echoes of Donald Trump's politics, prompted the Greenlandic parliament to fast‑track legislation to screen foreign investments. The issue is simultaneously about security, housing affordability and economic autonomy — we break it down by the facts.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has updated its baseline forecast: the war in 2026 will curb the recovery, but the economy is showing unexpected resilience. Why this matters for government policy and investors.
A Swiss bank has stopped betting on a broad group of software companies due to risks related to AI. This is not only a signal to global investors — for Ukraine it is an opportunity to attract capital into manufacturing, energy, and the reconstruction of infrastructure.
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal is hearing the Deposit Guarantee Fund’s appeal against a ruling that there was no causal link between the actions of the Russian Federation and the loss of assets of four Ukrainian banks — the outcome of the case could determine the future strategy for recovering damages on the international stage.
Poland could lose over half a million Ukrainian workers — we examine what effect this would have on GDP and key sectors, and why their return could become an opportunity for rebuilding Ukraine.
In the fourth year of the war, the United States imposed sanctions on only two Russian companies, while the EU and its partners were expanding their lists. We examine why this matters for the West’s negotiating position and for Ukraine’s security.
On the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion, the National Bank put three commemorative coins from the "We Are Strong. We Are Together." series into circulation. This is not just a symbol — tens of millions of coins will appear in Ukrainians' wallets and become part of the collective memory.
The EU leaders' position draws a line under the debate: Council decisions cannot be blocked. We explain why Budapest is losing the legitimacy of its demands and which instruments will allow the promised funds to be disbursed.
Parliament has passed a law removing the requirement for a second signature on primary financial documents. This reduces bureaucracy and could save billions, but some transactions will remain under strict control.
Two energy companies lost UAH 127 million in a targeted phishing attack. We examine how the scheme operated, where the funds ended up, and why this matters for businesses and banks.
After the Supreme Court's decision, FedEx filed a lawsuit seeking "full reimbursement" of duties paid. This is not just a legal dispute — it will affect import and logistics costs and the price of aid, including shipments to Ukraine.
The head of the National Bank of Ukraine explained why opening accounts through a Lithuanian structure drew the regulator’s scrutiny and what it means for Ukrainians’ access to foreign fintech services.
A joint assessment by the government, the World Bank, the European Commission and the UN finds a 12% increase in needs — we explain why the figure rose and how it will affect real budgets and people's lives.
Loans are growing faster than salaries: why this threatens your wallet right now and how not to end up in the NPL statistics.
Taxpayers paid more: January’s jump in revenues provides a short-term boost to defense funding. We examine why the increase occurred and what the consequences are for the budget.
Bernd Lange convened an emergency meeting after the US decision to impose new tariffs. We examine why this is important for the EU economy and what repercussions it could have for Ukraine.
The chair of the finance committee says the country is already drawing on funds earmarked for the second half of the year, and the postponed IMF conditions now hinge on a political decision. We examine why April is not just a date on the calendar but a potential test of responsibility.
Trump replaced the canceled IEEPA tariffs with a single 15% levy — according to a Global Trade Alert study, Brazil and China benefit the most, while traditional U.S. partners stand to lose the most. We examine why this matters for Ukrainian exports and economic security.