Economics
Russia
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many economists predicted apocalyptic chaos for the ruble. Despite gloomy forecasts, Moscow has been able to keep its legal tender afloat.
Dec. 21, 2022
Ukraine
Like the Ukrainians themselves, their currency has held tough despite Russia’s attempts to destroy it.
Dec. 21, 2022
Ukraine
The monitoring program "is designed to help Ukraine maintain stability and catalyze donor financing amid large balance of payment needs and high risks," following Russian invasion.
Dec. 20, 2022
Europe
A $60 price cap set on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia is not “serious” because it is “quite comfortable” for Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. “Russia has a
Dec. 7, 2022
Public debt up on loans from EU, IFIs Bonds: Domestic borrowings fell short of redemptions in November In November, the Ministry of Finance borrowed UAH21.7bn (US$593m) from the domestic bond market i
Dec. 6, 2022
G7
Ukraine on Saturday, Dec, 3, welcomed a $60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia, saying it would “destroy” Russia’s economy. The price cap, previously negotiated on a political
Dec. 3, 2022
War in Ukraine
Nov. 30 I woke up to hear the welcome news that EC big wig Ursula Von Der Leyen is committing to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Absolutely…. No brainer. Arguments against are
Dec. 3, 2022
Energy
Major oil producers are expected to stick to their current output strategy or even slash production further when they meet on Sunday in the face of falling prices, a Russian oil price cap and an embar
Dec. 3, 2022
MoF raises interest rates again The auction held on Nov. 29 brought more than UAH21bn (US$573m) to the state budget.
Dec. 2, 2022
Bonds: Ministry of Finance prefers financing from NBU Last week, the Ministry of Finance refused to satisfy demand for military bills for over UAH5bn (US$137m), instead borrowing UAH15bn (US$410m) fro
Nov. 29, 2022
China
November 28, 2022 What in the world is wrong with China? Months of draconian “zero-Covid” lockdowns have failed and the disease continues to surge, disrupting lives and livelihoods.
Nov. 28, 2022
Some 63% of Ukrainian exports were directed to the EU countries from January to October this year, with most of them reaching the central and eastern regions. Ukraine’s Entrepreneurship and Export Pro
Nov. 28, 2022
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the launch of the Grain from Ukraine program, under which food will be delivered from Ukraine to the poor countries of Asia and Africa. He announc
Nov. 27, 2022
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Could Russia be forced out of Ukraine, not due to a military victory, but due to the Russian economy's collapse? Increasingly there are signs in Moscow that Russia's war may soon run out of money.
Oct. 3