The 2026 budget lays down a record need for external injections and a significant increase in expenditures. As fintech expert Olena Sosedka notes, the economy will be extremely sensitive to financing delays, and the dollar exchange rate may temporarily rise to UAH 49.
The draft extended financing program between Ukraine and the IMF provides for a package of changes to strengthen public finances and enhance anti-corruption policy. These innovations will affect tax policy, customs rules, the energy sector, and the state's interaction with business.
Kyiv's Pechersk District Court has overturned the decision to close the criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department. The case concerns possible abuse of office and has been returned for investigation.
In Asian trading, gold rose by almost 1% due to a weakening dollar and weak economic data from the US, which strengthened expectations of a Fed interest rate cut in December. The spot price of gold rose to $4,166.13 per ounce, February futures to $4,201.15.
Bitcoin lost about 23% of its value in November, which is the largest monthly drop since June 2022. This drop follows a wave of liquidations on October 10, which wiped out $19 billion in leveraged tokens.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced one of its most significant corrections this year, with Bitcoin falling by approximately 30% since early October. Fintech expert Olena Sosedka explained the reasons for the decline and outlined expectations for the market's future behavior.
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than a week as markets scaled back expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4041.54 an ounce, while gold futures for December delivery fell 0.8% to $4040.30 an ounce.
Gold prices rose to a more than three-week high on expectations of an increase in US national debt and the release of economic data. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4235.56 per ounce, while gold futures rose 0.6% to $4240.10 per ounce.
Spot gold prices rose 2% to $4079. 49 an ounce, reaching their highest level since October 27. Weak US economic data and a weakening dollar strengthened expectations of a Fed rate cut next month.
An opinion column by Olena Sosedka, a financial expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions.
Bitcoin fell 2. 5% to $104,179 on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level in over two weeks. The decline comes amid a strengthening US dollar, decentralized finance manipulation, and investors withdrawing $1.8 billion from exchange-traded funds.
Pechersk District Court of Kyiv cannot consider the appeal against the closure of the case against Oleksandr Zima, director of the NBU's legal department, due to the police's failure to provide materials. The hearing has been postponed until November 11, and the court is once again demanding the materials.
Why the National Bank is preventing a sharp fall of the national currency and what will happen to the dollar.
The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv has been unable to consider an appeal against the closure of the case against Oleksandr Zyma for three months due to the police's failure to provide materials. Former Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Bahanets explained that this could indicate the law enforcement officers' interest or influence on them.
The bill on the legalization of the virtual assets market in Ukraine has received 2,500 amendments, which delays its consideration and voting in the second reading. It is currently not determined who will be the regulator – the NBU or the NSSMC.
Spot gold price rose 0. 8% to $4359.31 per ounce, reaching a record high of $4378.69. Gold futures rose 1.6% to $4372.10.
Spot gold prices rose to $4,237. 87 per ounce, while US gold futures reached $4,252.59. The price increase is supported by expectations of a Fed rate cut and escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv has been unable to consider the complaint against the closure of the case against Oleksandr Zyma for the second month. The hearing was postponed to October 28 due to the police's failure to transfer the materials.
On October 11, 2025, the crypto exchange Binance suffered a market collapse of $19 billion due to an architectural flaw in the crypto exchange's system. How this could have been avoided - UNN was explained by fintech expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions Olena Sosedka.
On Tuesday, October 14, gold prices rose to a new record high above $4,100 an ounce. This happened due to renewed tensions between the US and China, which sparked a rush for safe-haven assets.
Bank of America raised its gold price forecast to $5,000 per ounce for 2026, citing increased investment demand and geopolitical risks. This comes amid a record rise in gold prices, which have already exceeded $4,000 per ounce.
Gold prices surpassed $4,100 an ounce for the first time on October 13, reaching new record highs. This surge is driven by the escalating trade dispute between the US and China, which has prompted investors to seek safe-haven assets.
Global financial markets are in turmoil amid new decisions by the US administration. Bitcoin fell by more than $20,000, while other digital assets lost up to 15% of their capitalization. Fintech expert Olena Sosiedka commented on the reasons for the fall in the crypto market and gave a forecast for the recovery of digital asset values.
The total market value of all cryptocurrencies rose by more than 6% to over $4 trillion on October 13. Bitcoin traded at around $115,000 in London after falling below $105,000 in the US.
On October 13, gold rose 1. 5% to a record $4078.05 per ounce, and futures increased 2.3% to $4093.50, amid escalating trade conflicts between the US and China. Silver jumped 2.7% to $51.70, platinum 2.9% to $1635.35, and palladium 3.6% to $1452.50.
Bullion gold prices experienced a sharp decline following the signing of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas. Spot gold fell by 0.2% to $3970.88 per ounce, while gold futures rose by 0.3% to $3985.20 per ounce.
For the first time in 45 years, the price of silver rose to $50 an ounce. This happened against the backdrop of record increases in gold prices and a shortage of supply in the London market.
Gold prices fell in Asian trading on October 9, reacting to the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4039.34 per ounce, and December futures fell 0.3% to $4056.67 per ounce.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to limit officials' salaries to UAH 80,000. Meanwhile, the NBU's chief lawyer receives almost half a million a month despite a criminal case.
In Asian trading, the spot price of gold reached $4010. 84 per ounce, and December futures reached $4033.27, which is an all-time high. Experts predict a rise in silver prices, expecting it to reach $55 per ounce by the end of 2026.
