As of November 1, 2025, Ukraine's international reserves reached $49. 5 billion, the highest figure in the entire history of independence. The 6.4% increase in October is attributed to significant inflows from international partners.
Gold prices rose after traders increased bets on a December Fed rate cut. This followed the release of unexpectedly weak US employment data, showing the largest job reduction in October in over 20 years.
In 2023, 7,914 Ukrainians received income on the OnlyFans platform totaling about UAH 5 billion. In 2024, only 152 Ukrainians declared UAH 132.8 million in income, paying over UAH 13 million in taxes.
Oil prices are falling for the second consecutive week due to supply exceeding demand. US crude oil inventories rose by 5.2 million barrels, exacerbating oversupply concerns and price drops.
Leading US airlines are canceling hundreds of flights due to capacity restrictions at 40 major airports. This is due to the government shutdown, which has lasted for over a month.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for November 7: the dollar gained 2 kopecks, the euro soared by 19 kopecks, and the Polish zloty gained 5 kopecks. In banks, the dollar is traded at 41.83-42.28 UAH, the euro at 48.10-48.75 UAH.
Trump reached an agreement with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower the prices of Wegovy and Zepbound. The cost of the drugs will now range from $50 to $350, and Medicare and Medicaid will cover them for millions of patients.
Ukrainian and Swedish sides are making progress on financing a deal that could include Kyiv's purchase of up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets. Stockholm is considering export credits, frozen Russian assets, and an aid program for Ukraine to cover part of the costs.
The Ministry of Finance proposes to postpone the introduction of the electronic excise tax stamp and the Electronic System for the Circulation of Excise Goods to November 2026. This is due to the need for additional market preparation and minimizing risks for businesses.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft laws No. 13414 and No. 13415, which provide for compensation of part of industrial investments through tax mechanisms. This initiative, developed by the Federation of Employers of Ukraine and people's deputies, is aimed at stimulating investments and restoring industry.
In Ukraine, BYD, Volkswagen, and Zeekr electric cars are in the highest demand, with China being the main supplier. The average price of an electric car is $21,000, and import duty exemptions for them reached UAH 14.5 billion in 2025.
From January 1, 2026, a new procedure for state assistance at childbirth will be introduced in Ukraine. Some families will receive one-time payments, while others will receive regular funds until the child reaches a certain age.
The Russian authorities are preparing the population for a sharp deterioration in living standards due to a record budget deficit, which will reach 5. 74 trillion rubles in 2025. The Kremlin plans to raise taxes, cut social programs, and shift responsibility for unpopular decisions to governors and senators.
In the first 9 months of 2025, the Ukrainian budget received UAH 44. 18 billion in single tax from individual entrepreneurs, which is 10% more than last year and 1.8 times more than before the full-scale invasion. The number of individual entrepreneurs remained almost unchanged, and Kyiv, Lviv region, and Dnipropetrovsk region became the main donors to local budgets.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is launching a pilot of the "Money Follows the Teacher" policy, which will allow 100,000 pedagogical workers to independently choose and pay for advanced training courses from a virtual account for the amount of UAH 1,500. Registration on the "Vector" platform will begin in December 2025, and training will last until the end of 2026.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU must provide Ukraine with "credible" financial commitments to unlock new IMF funds. This would allow for an IMF aid package of approximately $8 billion over the next three years, which is expected in January.
A new plaque was spotted at the White House amid the government shutdown, drawing criticism from lawmakers. They note that US President Donald Trump is decorating the White House during the shutdown.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on a one-time payment of 50,000 hryvnias upon the birth of a child starting from 2026. Demographer Svitlana Aksyonova believes that this amount will not affect the demographic situation due to the war, but it can support some categories of women and families.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced a change in the mechanism of state support for the installation of generating units from alternative energy sources. Instead of monthly interest compensation, the population will receive a one-time reimbursement of 30% of the principal debt amount.
The Bank of Canada plans to cut about 225 employees, or 10% of its workforce, by June. This is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to reduce government spending.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program of payments of UAH 6,500 under the "Winter Support" program. Funds will be received by orphans, children under guardianship, children with disabilities in foster families, internally displaced children, internally displaced persons with disabilities, and single pensioners.
The Cabinet of Ministers prepared the draft State Budget-2026 for the second reading, increasing revenues by UAH 27. 8 billion and expenditures by UAH 33.6 billion. The increase in revenues will occur due to an increase in the tax for banks, and expenditures will go to the reserve fund and teachers' salaries.
The German government is offering Afghans in Pakistan financial payments to forgo resettlement in Germany. This is part of a tougher migration policy amid the growing popularity of the right-wing populist party.
By the end of 2025, old kopecks in Ukraine will be replaced with new small change coins called "shah". The National Bank promises that the innovation will not cause additional costs.
Three "bubbles" are currently inflating in the market, which could lead to serious problems in the future, stated the President of the World Economic Forum.
The European Commission is considering covering Ukraine's funding deficit through funds raised from common EU debt and bilateral grants from member states. These options complement the proposal to use immobilized sovereign Russian assets totaling 140 billion euros.
Officials of the state enterprises "Service" and "Maritime Administration of the Chornomorsk Fishing Port" are suspected of transferring state tankers to a private company at reduced prices.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on increasing monthly financial assistance to family members of fallen citizens with special merits to the Motherland. The amount of payment increases from one to one and a half minimum wages and comes into force on January 1, 2026.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13532, which provides for a one-time payment of UAH 50,000 at the birth of a child. It also includes monthly support of UAH 7,000 for childcare up to 1 year and other measures to increase the birth rate.
The Lviv prosecutor's office has sent a case to court regarding the embezzlement of almost UAH 4 million during the construction of a children's hospital. A former official of the Lviv Regional State Administration and the director of a state enterprise are accused of misappropriating funds.
