The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 42. 15 hryvnias for December 25, which is 5 kopecks more than the previous day. The euro exchange rate is 49.68 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.79 hryvnias.
The US dollar weakened on Wednesday, poised for its biggest annual drop since 2017, as investors anticipate further Fed rate cuts. The euro and pound sterling strengthened, reaching new three-month highs.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for December 24 at 42. 10 hryvnias, which is 5 kopecks less than on Tuesday. The official euro exchange rate is 49.64 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.73 hryvnias.
Hedge fund Citadel will pay investors approximately $5 billion in profits earned in 2025. After the payouts, the company's assets under management will amount to $67 billion.
Over 11 months of this year, local budgets received UAH 41. 4 billion in land payments, which is 15.3% more than last year. Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv regions provided the largest revenues.
Banks in a number of countries around the world have begun to massively block accounts of Russians and tighten checks on their transactions. This is happening after Russia was included in the list of high-risk countries by the European Commission.
As of December 23, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at 42. 15 hryvnias, which is 10 kopecks less than on Monday. The euro exchange rate is 49.49 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.7499 hryvnias.
In October 2025, Ukrainian banks issued 809 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 6 billion. Of these, 486 loans for UAH 972 million were provided in the primary real estate market, and 323 loans for UAH 632 million were provided in the secondary market.
Lena Shepel, a personal and business finance advisor, shared tips on how to avoid financial traps during the holidays. She emphasized the importance of budget planning, avoiding self-blame, and creating a financial safety net.
Elon Musk's fortune grew to $749 billion after the court's decision on Tesla options was overturned. This allowed him to become the first person whose fortune exceeded $700 billion.
In 2025, gold and silver became record-breaking growth leaders in global markets, attracting the attention of both institutional investors and private savers. In 2026, it is important for Ukrainians to consider not only the potential for profit but also the risks of volatility and corrections, as warned by fintech expert Olena Sosedka.
ObmenAT24 service topped the Finance. ua rating as the most reliable crypto exchanger.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 19: the dollar remained at 42. 33 hryvnias. The euro lost 3 kopecks, and the zloty gained 1 kopeck.
The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has fully launched the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, which will begin reviewing projects in 2026. The fund will focus on critical minerals, energy, transportation, logistics, and technology, attracting private capital.
Ukraine announced a successful restructuring of GDP warrants worth $2. 6 billion, which will avoid significant payments in the post-war period. This transaction will strengthen debt sustainability and increase the country's budget predictability.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that partners have informed about the possible adoption of a final decision on financing Ukraine before the end of the current year. This decision will not be postponed until January or later.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has published a draft law on the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs from 2027, which is intended to improve VAT administration for single tax payers. The changes envisage a reduction of the single tax rate from 5% to 3% for the 3rd group of individual entrepreneurs who reach the limit of UAH 1 million, and mandatory registration as a VAT payer.
This refers to the stores Auchan, SPAR, VARUS, Torba, Sim23, Simi, as well as the marketplace MAUDAU.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for the dollar at UAH 42. 3384, the euro at UAH 49.6291, and the zloty at UAH 11.7885 for December 18. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 42.10-42.50, the euro at UAH 49.40-49.97, and the zloty at UAH 11.55-12.10.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine reallocated the 2025 budget, allocating over UAH 25 million for generators and equipment for cultural institutions. This decision will allow museums, theaters, libraries, and reserves to operate continuously during power outages.
In November 2025, the average interest rates of banks on new hryvnia deposits for the public decreased to 10. 5% per annum. Rates on new hryvnia loans for the public increased to 35% per annum.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 17, according to which the US dollar fell by 6 kopecks, to 42. 18 hryvnias. The euro and zloty exchange rates remained unchanged.
The Khmelnytskyi Oblast Court has ordered the State Enterprise "Diia" to provide technical information in a case against Raiffeisen Bank JSC regarding user identification. The plaintiff is challenging a loan agreement concluded after his bank account was blocked.
For December 16, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 24, which is 5 kopecks more. The hryvnia slightly weakened its position against the American currency.
Musk became the first person in history whose fortune exceeded $600 billion, thanks to the increase in SpaceX's valuation to $800 billion. His stake in SpaceX is $336 billion, and in Tesla – $197 billion.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rates for December 15: the dollar fell by 8 kopecks, the euro by 5 kopecks, and the Polish zloty remained unchanged. The official exchange rate for the dollar is UAH 42.1936, for the euro UAH 49.4678, and for the zloty UAH 11.7143.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine clarified the required insurance experience for retirement in 2026. For 60-year-olds, 33 years of experience are needed, for 63-year-olds – 23 years, and for 65-year-olds – 15 years.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian depositary Euroclear regarding frozen Russian assets. The lawsuit will be heard in the Moscow arbitration court, where the central bank accuses Euroclear of causing damage due to the inability to dispose of funds and securities.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 42. 27 hryvnias, which is 1 kopeck less than on Wednesday. The official exchange rate of the euro is 49.52 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.71 hryvnias.
Yuriy Duchenko, President of the All-Ukrainian Bakers' Association, said that the Ukrainian bakery market is entering 2026 with high uncertainty. The price of simple bread will remain relatively stable, while high-margin products may rise in price by 10-15% or more than 20% in case of escalation of hostilities or significant power supply disruptions.
