National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 5566 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 47.50 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 11.16 UAH.
Former official did not confirm the legality of 14 plots in Kyiv region, apartments, cars and bonds. During the search, weapons were found, he faces up to 10 years.
In May, Ukrainians increased investments in domestic government bonds by 10% - to UAH 286 billion. Most of the investments were made by individuals, which indicates confidence in state financial instruments.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 40/USD, which is 7 kopecks stronger. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.35-41.42.
Ukraine's international reserves amounted to $44. 5 billion as of June 1, 2025, decreasing by 4.6% due to NBU's foreign exchange interventions and government debt payments. Despite the decrease, the volume of reserves remains sufficient.
The Minister of Finance announced the need for additional defense funding due to wartime. Increased spending will be covered by internal resources, taxes will not increase.
Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that the government may appeal to the Verkhovna Rada to increase expenditures for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2025, if there is a need. The Ministry of Finance is preparing for a budget review.
Negotiations are ongoing regarding quotas for the export of Ukrainian products to the EU. Export losses are estimated at $800 million due to the restoration of the pre-war trade regime.
The labor market is recovering, but the shortage of workers is holding back real wage growth. Employees' expectations regarding wages correspond to employers' offers.
According to the NBU, the number of Ukrainian migrants abroad exceeded 6. 9 million people. Since the beginning of 2025, about 100,000 people have left Ukraine.
In May 2025, inflation in Ukraine exceeded 15%, reaching a local maximum. Prices were affected by frosts, rising raw material prices, and increased production costs.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4717 UAH/USD, which is 1 kopeck stronger. The euro exchange rate is 47.37 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 11.05 UAH.
The NBU stated that there is no negative impact due to Ukraine's missed payment on GDP warrants. The process of negotiations on debt restructuring is ongoing.
The restoration of the pre-war trade regime with the EU will lead to losses of Ukrainian exports of $800 million. However, these losses are not critical and can be compensated.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny stated that the National Bank sees no reason to open an emission channel. He assured that there is an understanding of how to act effectively and safely for macrostability.
The National Bank stated that inflation will begin to decline in the summer due to new harvests, a better situation in the energy sector, lower oil prices and monetary policy measures.
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to maintain the discount rate at its previous level. This is 15.5% per annum, as before.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4829 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 15 kopecks. The government has allocated funds for cashback for Ukrainian goods.
In May 2025, UAH 204. 8 billion was received into the general fund of the state budget, and another UAH 20.3 billion from the NBU. In total, UAH 274.1 billion was received into the budgets during the month.
Ukrainian banks have financed energy recovery projects worth UAH 18. 2 billion in a year. In total, applications for UAH 86.4 billion were received.
In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians issued microloans for UAH 12. 72 billion, the total debt reached UAH 24.28 billion. The fintech expert calls for strengthening the regulation of MFIs.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 6385 UAH/USD, devaluing it by 2 kopecks. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.82-41.30 UAH.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on the establishment of a financial inclusion bank, which will provide access to financial services in areas with limited access. The NBU will regulate the bank's activities.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts. They are to replace the District Administrative Court of Kyiv.
Petro Poroshenko tried to secretly transfer assets worth UAH 17 billion to his wife in order to avoid sanctions.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecasts a slowdown in Ukraine's GDP growth to 2% in 2025 and 2026 due to the security situation. Inflationary pressure will remain high.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6184 UAH/USD, which is 9 kopecks less. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.40-41.45 UAH.
In May, the NBU increased the volume of валюти interventions by 30% compared to April, selling $2. 92 billion to stabilize the hryvnia. The volume of валюти purchases decreased to $1 million.
In May 2025, business resumed positive assessments of economic activity in all sectors. The business expectations index rose to 50.8 thanks to demand and financial assistance.
In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians took out over 2. 17 million microloans for a total of UAH 12.72 billion. The average loan amount decreased to UAH 5,858, and the total debt reached UAH 24.28 billion.