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What will happen to the euro rate by the end of 2026: expert forecasts
By the end of 2026, according to the forecast of bankers of the Association of Ukrainian Banks, the euro exchange rate in Ukraine will rise to 52.5–53.5 UAH/€ from the current 51.16 UAH/€. We analyze the forecasts, the mechanics of the exchange rate and what this means for saving in euros.

OVDP in 2026: profitability, how to buy and whether they are more profitable than a deposit
How much will OVDP bring in 2026, how can an individual buy bonds from UAH 1,000 through Diya or a bank, why is income not taxed and what are the risks.

In Ukraine, fuel prices began to rise rapidly: diesel can rise to UAH 86 per liter
A new wave of fuel price increases has begun in Ukraine. New price tags have already appeared at gas stations, and market participants predict a further increase in the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel. This was announced by the director of the "A-95" Consulting Group, Serhii Kuyun.

Ukraine's economy continues to grow: GDP increased by 0.8% in June
In June 2026, the real gross domestic product of Ukraine increased by 0.8% in annual terms. The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting estimated that the economy grew by 0.6% overall in the second quarter, although the growth estimate for May was revised down from 0.9% to 0.3%.

The NBU proposes to cancel the tariff restriction for banks in the cash market
The National Bank of Ukraine once again submitted for public discussion changes to the rules of operation of authorized banks with cash reserves. One of the key proposals is the abolition of the tariff cap on the interbank cash market.

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.

Salaries of testers have increased in Ukraine: Automation QA earns the most
In the first half of 2026, the salaries of Ukrainian QA specialists increased in all major specializations. Automation QA specialists received the highest median compensation at $3,663, which is $438 more than six months ago. The median salary for General QA is $2,700 (+$175) and $2,000 (+$200) for Manual QA.

New Jersey wants part of the proceeds from the sale of the turf of the 2026 World Cup final
The authorities of the American state of New Jersey want to receive part of the funds from the sale of fragments of the turf that will be used during the finals of the 2026 World Cup.

The number of FOPs in Ukraine increased by 35,000 during the quarter
In the second quarter of 2026, the number of individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine increased by 35.04 thousand, Ukrinform reports with reference to data from the State Statistics Service.

Trump's company will sell faster access to his posts for $100,000 a month
What is known Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which owns the Truth Social social network, plans to launch the Truth API service for professional investors.

Employers received more than UAH 20 million in compensation for inclusive workplaces
In half a year, the state financed the creation of almost 300 workplaces for people with disabilities. In the first half of 2026, the State Employment Service paid almost UAH 20.6 million to employers...

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.