UAH in the spotlight: latest news

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) decreased its US dollar sales on the interbank market by $21.7 million, or 3.8%, bringing the total to $551.3 million for the week. This marks the third consecutive week that interventions have remained around $0.5 billion.

The latest forecast from Doing Business in Ukraine indicates a more optimistic outlook for the country's economy.

Ukrainian businessmen are bracing for a potential decline in the hryvnia exchange rate, which could drop to 46 hryvnias per dollar by 2026, according to data from the European Business Association.

On Friday, Ukraine will experience dry and comfortable weather. Nighttime temperatures are expected to fall between 9 and 14 degrees Celsius, and daytime conditions will remain pleasant.

Ukraine has officially joined the global agreement aimed at promoting ocean protection, marking a significant advancement in the conservation of oceanic ecosystems and the sustainable management of marine resources.

Ukraine's National Bank anticipates a seasonal rise in foreign currency demand, projecting it to reach $270–280 million during June and July, an increase from $250 million in May. However, this expected demand remains lower than the levels observed last year.

The National Bank of Ukraine official stated that there is no need to revise the stress tests for Ukrainian banks, despite a downward adjustment in the macroeconomic forecast due to the ongoing war and increased security risks.

KYT Group analysts released their second issue for August 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.

Analysts predict that fuel prices in Ukraine may decrease to 2 Hryvnias in September, according to recent forecasts.

Meteorologist Igor Kibalchych forecasts that September 2025 will bring a warm summer to Ukraine, characterized by several extremely hot days, along with the likelihood of droughts and early frosts.

The article highlights significant macroeconomic indicators for Ukraine and the global economy at the close of April 2025.

At the start of September, the euro is anticipated to trade between 1.161 and 1.176 US dollars. The cashless dollar rate in Ukraine will also experience variations.

Taras Liesovyi, Director of the Financial Markets and Investment Department at Globus Bank, provided a forecast for foreign exchange rates in Ukraine for early September 2025 during a commentary to Ukrinform.

In the update for August 26, it was reported that between July 29 and August 26, Russian forces captured 180 square miles of Ukrainian territory. This represents a 24% decrease compared to the previous period, during which they gained 237 square miles.

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) reported a 9.3% decrease in its foreign exchange interventions last week, selling $56.7 million less, for a total of $551.2 million on the interbank market.