Economics
War in Ukraine
Russia's financial difficulties soaring as inflation grows, interest rates are raised above 'emergency levels,' and no agreement with partners on an alternative international payment system achieved.
7h ago
Europe
The IMF blasts Europe with criticism of low productivity and low freedom for capital, goods and services – it holds the economic growth back and makes Europe poorer than the US.
14h ago
Russia
Despite the 3.6% real GDP growth the IMF projects for Russia in 2024, the long-term economic prospects are constrained by high demand that local production and imports are unable to meet.
18h ago
Economy
Out of the $50 billion Ukraine is expecting, the US will provide $20 billion, the EU’s contribution is up to $35 billion, the UK $3 billion, while Japan and Canada have yet to announce their decisions
1d ago
G7
Windfall profits from frozen Russian state assets will be used to repay the loan, but it remains unclear how much the EU will actually disburse and allow Ukraine to spend on defense.
1d ago
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
2d ago
Russia
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.
2d ago
US
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook claims the global battle against inflation has largely been won, with US growth on a steady trajectory.
2d ago
Business
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
Significant demand for military bonds, Eurobond prices increase, and hryvnia steady for three weeks. Weekly Insight for Oct. 21
Oct. 21
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
Ukraine
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
War in Ukraine
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
Kazakhstan
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
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
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