Investments
Investments made simple: stock market, bonds, ETFs, deposits and capital-preservation strategies with risk in mind.

Poland and Lithuania provide 55% of gasoline imports to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian gasoline market is increasingly dependent on supplies from Poland and Lithuania: in July 2026, these two countries accounted for about 55% of all fuel imports. At the same time, the share of one manufacturer — the ORLEN concern — exceeded half of supplies from abroad, which makes the Polish-Lithuanian route key to the stability of the Ukrainian market.

A Norwegian pension fund invested $1.2 billion in Musk's SpaceX
Norway's state pension fund, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, has acquired 0.05% of Elon Musk's SpaceX shares. As of June 30, the value of this package was estimated at $1.22 billion, Reuters reported after updating the list of fund assets.

In Ukraine, the number of investors has increased almost 12 times in four years
The number of private investors is growing rapidly in Ukraine. As of August 1, 2026, there were 271.3 thousand of them, which is almost 12 times more than at the beginning of 2022. In just seven months of this year, another 43,300 participants joined the market. This was reported by the National Commission for Securities and the Stock Market (NCSCFR).

Ballistic strikes cause hundreds of millions of hryvnias in damage to Kyiv: the KMDA spoke about the costs of restoration
Each ballistic shelling of the capital causes damage to the city of approximately **300-500 million UAH**\. Due to significant costs for the restoration of damaged buildings and infrastructure, Kyiv is forced to redistribute budget funds, in particular those that could be directed to other needs.

Ukrainian investors got access to five more European ETFs: what does it change
The National Commission for Securities and Stock Market (NCSCFR) has allowed the circulation in Ukraine of five more foreign exchange-traded investment funds (ETFs), registered in Germany and Ireland. This decision expands opportunities for Ukrainian investors, who will be able to legally invest in international investment funds through licensed Ukrainian brokers. This was reported by the press service of the NCCPFR.

How to assemble an investment portfolio in Ukraine — a complete guide for beginners
An investment portfolio is not just a collection of stocks or bonds, but a well-thought-out financial strategy that helps preserve and grow capital. A correctly formed portfolio allows you to reduce risks, survive economic crises and gradually achieve financial goals. We understand what an investment portfolio is, why a Ukrainian investor needs it, how to define one's own strategy and where to start on the way to the world of investments.

The former CEO of Google invested about $400 million in Ukraine and miltech
The former CEO of Google invested about $400 million in Ukraine and miltech

The most profitable deposits in July 2026: rate rating of Ukrainian banks
The highest rates for hryvnia deposits in July 2026 are 17.25% per annum for 6 months (Radabank) and 17.17% for 3 months (Acordbank). Rate ranking by term, real income after taxes and what to look for besides interest.

The demand for AI specialists in Ukraine is growing rapidly: what salaries are offered
The Ukrainian labor market is actively responding to the development of artificial intelligence technologies. Companies are increasingly looking for AI specialists, and the salary level in this segment has almost doubled over the year. Developers who can create, integrate and improve AI-based solutions are in the greatest demand.

Where to invest 50,000 hryvnias in 2026: seven options with calculations
The highest guaranteed income from UAH 50,000 in 2026 is provided by hryvnia OVDP — about UAH 8,000 per year without taxes. The best deposit will bring about 6.4 thousand UAH net, a cash dollar according to the consensus forecast - only 1-2 thousand UAH exchange rate difference. But "the most profitable" does not mean "the only correct one": tools protect against different risks. Below are seven real options for the amount of UAH 50,000 with income calculation, risks and entry thresholds, plus an example of a balanced distribution.

Meta raises $12 billion for new data center: investors demand higher yield due to AI risks
Meta Platforms is preparing to raise $12 billion to build a new data center in the US. At the same time, the company faced an increase in the cost of borrowing, because investors began to be more careful in assessing the large-scale investments of technological giants in the development of artificial intelligence.

Foreign exchange bonds in 2026: how to legally hold dollars and euros at interest
Currency OVDPs are government bonds denominated in dollars or euros: dollar issues yield about 3.5-3.8% per annum, euro issues about 2.9%, and all income is tax-free. We analyze profitability, the purchase procedure from $1,000 and nuances that should be known in advance.