National Bank of Ukraine
The war in the Middle East will add up to 3% to inflation and slow down Ukraine's GDP. The NBU is ready to tighten monetary conditions to maintain stability.
An outflow of 0. 2 million people is expected in 2026, with the return of migrants anticipated to begin in 2027. Unemployment will fall to 9% amid rising real wages.
For May 8, the NBU set the dollar exchange rate at 43. 80 UAH and the euro at 51.54 UAH. Both currencies lost value compared to the previous banking day.
As of May 1, 2026, reserves stand at $48. 2 billion. The 7.3% decrease was driven by NBU currency interventions and government debt payments.
The NBU lowered the dollar rate to 43. 85 UAH, while the euro and zloty became more expensive. In banks, the American currency is trading at a rate of 43.65-44.15 hryvnia.
Women in government bodies and state-owned enterprises will be able to travel abroad freely. Restrictions remain in effect for top officials and executives.
The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank have been instructed to complete the privatization of Sense Bank by the end of the year. Active preparations for the sale of the state-owned Ukrgasbank are also underway.
The Ministry of Justice and the NBU explained the rules for issuing a power of attorney for bank accounts for military personnel. The document can be certified free of charge by unit commanders.
In the first quarter of 2026, cash receipts to bank vaults rose to UAH 749. 8 billion. The dynamics were influenced by higher salaries and prolonged power outages.
At the same time, due to the projected increase in the cost of raw materials and procurement prices, most enterprises expect a further rise in the cost of their goods and services. In the trade sector, a slowdown in the rate of price increases is expected.
As of May 1, the official dollar exchange rate decreased to 43. 96 hryvnia, and the euro to 51.46 hryvnia. On the interbank market, the American currency is trading within the range of 43.87-43.90 hryvnia per dollar.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi denied any connection with the individuals featured in the "Mindich tapes. " He stated that he had no contact with the people who mentioned his name.
The National Bank has downgraded its 2026 inflation forecast to 9. 4% and GDP growth to 1.3%. The reasons cited were attacks on the energy sector and the situation in the Middle East.
The Board of the NBU kept the key policy rate at 15% to support the hryvnia and control inflation. The regulator is ready for additional measures in case of risks.
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At the Uzhhorod checkpoint, a service dog discovered $100,000 in a woman's backpack without documentation. Customs officers seized nearly 4 million hryvnias pending a court decision.
The National Bank has set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 00 UAH, while the euro has risen to 51.55 UAH. In banks, the American currency is bought at 43.70 and sold at 44.20 UAH.
The National Bank recorded a decrease in cash in circulation by UAH 3. 1 billion due to seasonal factors. On average, each Ukrainian accounts for UAH 22.3 thousand.
The NBU weakened the hryvnia against the dollar by 5 kopecks and strengthened it against the euro by 12 kopecks. In exchange offices, the average selling rate for the dollar is UAH 43.90 per unit.
Net hryvnia loans to businesses and individuals grew rapidly in March 2026. The volume of hryvnia funds in individuals' accounts increased by 20% y/y.
In February, banks issued 701 loans with an average interest rate of up to 9. 46%. A third of all mortgage agreements were concluded in the Kyiv region for the amount of 473 million hryvnias.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 10, and the euro rose to UAH 51.89. On the interbank market, the American currency is trading within UAH 44.19-44.22 per dollar.
The National Bank raised the official dollar exchange rate to UAH 43. 89 and the euro to UAH 51.77. On the interbank market, the American currency is trading at UAH 44.04-44.07 per dollar.
Police detained seven members of a group who blackmailed over 1,500 people through Bitcapital and Crypsee. The perpetrators used a bot farm with 6,000 numbers.
Seven members of the group issued loans in USDT and extorted money through threats. 41 people were affected, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
The official dollar exchange rate rose to UAH 43. 63, and the euro rose to UAH 51.42. In banks and exchange offices, the value of the currency also shows an upward trend.
The National Bank clarified the rules for financial monitoring of PEPs and prohibited refusing them services without grounds. Income source checks are not required for limits up to 400 thousand hryvnias per month.
The NBU survey showed an increase in the business expectations index to 105. 8%. Entrepreneurs predict an exchange rate of UAH 45/USD and an increase in labor costs.
The official dollar exchange rate rose to UAH 43. 50, and the euro increased to UAH 51.33. On the interbank market, currency quotes are UAH 43.43-43.48 and UAH 51.25-51.30.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny warned of rising prices due to higher oil and fertilizer costs. The National Bank will assess the conflict's impact on the economy next week.