UAH in the spotlight: latest news

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a forecast predicting that the dollar exchange rate will reach 50 hryvnias by 2030. This report comes amid ongoing developments in Ukraine and the global economy.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that the exchange rate of the dollar could rise to 50 hryvnias by 2030, generating considerable interest among experts and the public.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attributed its lack of optimism regarding Ukraine's economic outlook to ongoing Russian assaults on the country's power infrastructure and the expectation that the conflict will extend through 2026.

The International Monetary Fund is urging the National Bank of Ukraine to devalue the hryvnia, a move that could bolster the country's economic stability ahead of new loan negotiations.

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The Export Credit Agency (ECA) provided significant support to Ukrainian exports in September, totaling nearly UAH 350 million. Additionally, the agency insured foreign trade contracts for five exporters, amounting to UAH 59.3 million.

The Institute for Economic Studies (ICU) has maintained its GDP growth forecast while also improving its hryvnia exchange rate forecast for 2025. According to a report by the agency, the significant current account deficit remains a critical factor influencing these projections.

This week, the financial market in Ukraine is poised for significant fluctuations in the exchange rate, influenced by the U.S. government shutdown and the onset of heating season.

The Government of Norway plans to enhance its financial support for Ukraine in the upcoming year, with an allocation of 15 billion Norwegian kronor designated for various initiatives.

Vitaliy Zaychenko, the head of the 'Ukrenergo' company, provided insights on the ongoing emergency power outages in Ukraine, indicating that these measures will continue for an unspecified duration.

At the AUSA 2025 international exhibition in Washington, Ukraine's Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture signed a memorandum with Bell Textron to initiate helicopter production in Ukraine. This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing the country's defense capabilities and fostering collaboration in the aerospace sector.

The Executive Board of UNESCO has approved a new assistance program for Ukraine during its 222nd session. The program aims to support the country's recovery and development efforts.

In Ukrainian schools, there is an ongoing debate regarding the potential abolition of traditional forms of addressing teachers, specifically the use of patronymics. Discussions are focused on what alternative forms of address might be implemented.

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva is set to visit Kyiv to discuss a new loan package aimed at supporting Ukraine's economy.

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has announced that mothers who are raising sick children under the age of six, provided the children do not have disabilities, are eligible for early retirement.

Ukraine's Business Expectations Index remained positive at 102.5% for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting optimism for growth despite ongoing challenges such as inflation, war, and labor shortages.

This week, various developments in Ukraine's financial market are expected to have a considerable impact on the Hryvnia exchange rate.

KYT Group analysts have released their first issue for October 2025, offering an analysis of the current state of the Ukrainian currency market along with a forecast for the hryvnia exchange rate against key currencies.

Ukraine is set to implement a new pension indexation, potentially leading to a notable increase in pension payments for retirees as soon as 2026.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic growth forecast for Russia in 2025 down to 0.6%. In contrast, the forecast for Ukraine's growth remains unchanged at 2%.

The European Union is considering utilizing frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine, following the initial invasion by Russia in early 2022, which prompted both the U.S. and E.U. to freeze Russia's access to its central bank reserves.

The International Monetary Fund has maintained its forecast for Ukraine's economic growth, despite the ongoing challenges posed by increasing attacks on the country's energy infrastructure and a potential financial shortfall.

The IMF has revised its forecast for the dollar exchange rate, raising questions about when the Ukrainian Hryvnia will reach 50 against the dollar. This update comes amidst ongoing developments in Ukraine and around the globe.

In the second quarter of 2025, the real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.7% compared to the same period in 2024, according to operational data from the Statistics Service.