EN
Economics
Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
Income tax revenues increased by almost 19% in half a year
According to the results of January-June 2026, the budgets of all levels received UAH 347.2 billion in personal income tax (PIT). This is UAH 54.9 billion, or 18.8%, more than in the same period last year, when revenues amounted to UAH 292.3 billion.
State budget expenditures increased by 19%: more than 60% of funds Ukraine directed to defense
In half a year, the state spent UAH 2.23 trillion, mostly on the security and defense sector. In the first half of 2026, expenditures of the general fund of the state budget of Ukraine reached UAH 2.23 trillion.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the "eOselya" program: who can get a mortgage at 3% and which rules have changed
From July 17, the updated conditions of the state affordable housing program "eOsel" came into force in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers expanded the list of participants who can take advantage of preferential mortgages, revised the requirements for the area of housing and changed the separate rules for evaluating borrowers. The updates are designed to make the program more accessible to military personnel, veterans, families with children, and Ukrainians who do not have their own housing or need to improve housing conditions.
In Ukraine, 35.8 million pieces of jewelry were branded in six years: gold surpassed silver for the first time
Since the beginning of 2020, in Ukraine, 35.8 million pieces of jewelry made of precious metals with a total weight of more than 83 tons have received the state hallmark. Such data was made public by Opendatabot. Statistics show not only the scale of the jewelry market, but also changes in consumer trends. If a few years ago most jewelry was made of silver, now gold has become the leader. At the same time, the total number of products undergoing state branding began to decrease.
Greece delayed the 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia: what was the reason
Greece has blocked the adoption of the European Union's 21st package of sanctions against Russia, delaying its approval by at least a week. The reason was the concern of Athens about the possible consequences for the Greek shipping company Dynagas, which is engaged in the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). This was reported by the Financial Times with reference to diplomatic sources. The new package of sanctions provides for increased pressure on the Russian energy and financial sectors. However, it is the restrictions on the transportation of Russian LNG that have become the subject of disputes within the EU.
Cherkasy region has caught up with Lviv: where housing rents have become more expensive in Ukraine
In June 2026, the housing rental market in Ukraine remained active: the supply of apartments increased in almost all regions, but demand continued to exceed the number of available options. Because of this, prices continue to rise, and the largest jump for the month was recorded in the Cherkasy region. This is evidenced by the data of the DIM.RIA marketplace.
The trade balance between Ukraine and Poland is shifting in favor of Warsaw: how economic relations are changing
The economic partnership between Ukraine and Poland remains one of the most important in Central and Eastern Europe, but in recent years the imbalance in bilateral trade has become more and more apparent. Polish manufacturers are actively expanding their presence in the Ukrainian market, while Ukrainian exports face a number of logistical, regulatory and political challenges. According to the analysts of the "Word and Deed" project, this trend makes the trade balance more and more favorable for the Polish economy.
Inflation in Ukraine has slowed down to 7.2%, but the NBU expects a new rise in prices
In June 2026, the inflation rate in Ukraine decreased to 7.2% in annual terms. At the same time, in monthly terms, consumer prices even decreased by 0.1%. Indicators were generally in line with forecasts of the National Bank of Ukraine, but core inflation remained higher than expected due to rising business costs.
Ukraine received $3.35 billion from the World Bank to support the state budget
The General Fund of the State Budget of Ukraine received 3.35 billion US dollars within the framework of the First Policy Program for the Development of Jobs and Growth of the Private Sector (DPO), implemented by the World Bank. The funds received will help to ensure the macro-financial stability of the country and to finance priority state expenditures in the conditions of martial law.
In Ukraine, there are almost twice as many vacancies as there are unemployed: what kind of workers does the market need the most
The Ukrainian labor market continues to experience an acute shortage of personnel. At the end of June 2026, the number of open vacancies almost doubled the number of officially registered unemployed. Employers show the greatest demand for representatives of labor specialties.
Since the beginning of the year, the public debt of Ukraine has decreased by more than 70 million euros
As of the end of May 2026, the state and state-guaranteed debt of Ukraine amounted to 181.3 billion euros. Since the beginning of the year, its volume has decreased by 71 million euros, although the debt has increased in hryvnia equivalent due to the exchange rate revaluation of external liabilities.
How to enter the EU market for a Ukrainian agricultural producer: 4 safe ways to find a buyer
The European Union remains Ukraine's key trade partner, accounting for more than half of domestic exports. The demand for Ukrainian organic products, berries, honey, nuts and legumes is growing especially rapidly in Europe. This opens up huge prospects for small and medium-sized farms, but entering the European market requires a balanced approach.