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Banking

Where Ukrainians receive their pensions: 83% choose banks, 17% choose Ukrposhta

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has published up-to-date statistics on ways to receive pensions as of July 1, 2026. Most pensioners already use banking institutions, while almost every sixth person continues to receive payments through Ukrposhta.

Economics

The US may introduce new tariffs for 60 countries: rates will reach 12.5%

US President Donald Trump this week may announce a new package of import duties that will affect about 60 countries. According to preliminary information, the new rates will be from 10% to 12.5%, and the official reason for their introduction in the White House is the fight against the use of forced labor.

Economics

Water is becoming more expensive throughout Ukraine: local authorities are revising tariffs

From June 2026, a large-scale wave of revision of tariffs for water supply and drainage began in Ukrainian cities. Local water utilities explain this by the need to bring prices to an economically justified level after several years of actual freezing.

Banking

Cash in circulation has increased in Ukraine: the NBU named the most common banknotes

As of July 1, 2026, the volume of cash in circulation in Ukraine amounted to UAH 970.8 billion, which is UAH 44.5 billion, or 4.8%, more than at the beginning of the year. This was reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.

Business

Spain's triumph and $9 billion for FIFA: how the 2026 World Cup changed the football economy

Spain won the 2026 World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. However, the main financial winner of the tournament was FIFA. Thanks to the new format of the championship, the income of the international federation will exceed 9 billion dollars in 2026.

Currency

Currency limits of the NBU in 2026: how much can be bought, withdrawn and exported

The main figures of 2026: cash currency can be bought without an official limit, cashless online - up to 50,000 UAH per month in one bank, withdrawals from accounts - up to 100,000 UAH per day, and export abroad without declaration - up to 10,000 euros per person. We analyze all current limits.

Currency market

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.

Investments

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.

Economics

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.

Economics

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%.

Banking

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.

Economics

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.