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Crypto dividends for the president: how the Trump family earned $1.4 billion amid a token crash

Economy 07/02/2026, 19:55

Trump's 2025 financial disclosure revealed a $1.4 billion profit from the family's crypto projects. 📉 At the same time, $WLFI tokens crashed by 75%, and retail investors suffered losses. We analyze the income structure and conflict of interest risks. 🇺🇸💰

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Hryvnia under pressure: NBU adjusts exchange rates for July 3, 2026

Economy 07/02/2026, 19:24

The NBU recorded a weakening of the hryvnia on July 3, 2026: the dollar rose to 44.80 UAH, and the euro exceeded the 51 UAH mark. Experts call fluctuations within 11 kopecks normal for the current market conjuncture and the managed floating exchange rate regime. 📉💶🇺🇦

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Infographic about food prices: shopping cart, sack of potatoes, rice, and price growth chart in Ukrainian supermarkets

Bread is cheaper, buckwheat varies: how food prices changed in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 2

Economy 07/02/2026, 18:18

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets have changed again: bread at Silpo has become cheaper than competitors, while the price spread for buckwheat reaches several times. Eggs and dairy products have stabilized. 🛒📉

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Collage featuring a gas station, oil rig, and fuel nozzle, illustrating the topic of fuel prices in Ukraine and the situation at Ukrnafta

Fuel prices in Ukraine: stability amid isolated price hikes at Ukrnafta

Economy 07/02/2026, 17:49

Fuel prices in Ukraine as of July 2: stability at most gas stations, but A-92 gasoline has become more expensive at Ukrnafta. We analyze current tariffs at OKKO, WOG, and SOCAR stations. ⛽🚗

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Rising dollar and euro rates: stack of dollar bills, euro banknotes, black upward arrow and dollar sign on crumpled background

Dollar and Euro Rise Again: How New NBU Rates on July 3 Will Affect Prices in Stores

Economy 07/02/2026, 17:39

The NBU raised the official exchange rate of the dollar and euro on July 3: the dollar rose by 4 kopecks, the euro by 11. Experts explain why this will inevitably affect prices in stores, but not tomorrow. 💸📈 #economy #exchangerates #NBU

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Blow to the economy: how Russian missiles devastated Kyiv's business — from MOYO to Porsche

Economy 07/02/2026, 17:36

🔥 A massive attack on Kyiv dealt a blow to business: MOYO warehouse burned down, Nova Poshta center destroyed, Porsche and a hotel with diplomats damaged. Companies report delays and disruptions but promise to restore operations. 📉🚚

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Mechanic installing gas equipment (LPG) in a car amid fuel crisis in Russia

Fuel Crisis in Russia: LBO Frenzy, Three-Month Queues, and Doubling Prices

Economy 07/02/2026, 16:33

In Russia, due to the fuel crisis, demand for LBO has skyrocketed: installation bookings are scheduled for 3 months, and equipment prices have doubled. Manufacturers cannot keep up with orders, while the gasoline shortage grows against the backdrop of strikes on refineries. 🚗🔥📉

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Seniors calculating utility bills and subsidies amid rising water tariffs

Water tariffs surge: how this will affect housing subsidies in Ukraine

Economy 07/02/2026, 16:30

As of July 1, water tariffs in Ukraine have risen, which will automatically change the amount of housing subsidies. In the Vinnytsia region, the price of a cubic meter of water reached 81 hryvnias. The Pension Fund will conduct the recalculation of assistance itself; there is no need to visit offices. 💧📉

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Silhouettes of oil pumps at sunset, symbolizing the drop in oil prices following US-Iran negotiations

Oil Plunges to Four-Month Low: How US-Iran Talks Shifted the Market

Economy 07/02/2026, 16:23

Oil plunged to a 4-month low after US-Iran talks in Qatar 📉. Brent dropped below $71, and UBS analysts revised forecasts due to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ is also preparing to increase production in August 🛢️.

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ATB supermarket facade with 24/7 operating hours — symbol of aggressive expansion in Ukrainian retail

Battle for the Shelves: How ATB and Fozzy Group Captured Three-Quarters of the Ukrainian Retail Market

Economy 07/02/2026, 16:19

ATB and Fozzy Group have captured 76% of the Ukrainian retail market: ATB builds its own stores, while Fozzy Group buys up competitors. Experts predict that the market will be divided between three leaders, but niche players still have room to maneuver. 🛒📉

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Woman with a basket selecting fruits in a supermarket against a backdrop of green crates with products

Major supermarket reshuffle: how national chains are taking over western Ukraine

Economy 07/02/2026, 15:59

Western Ukraine has become the main battlefield for retailers: national chains are actively buying up regional assets, squeezing out local players. 💰🛒 According to State Statistics Service data, turnover growth in the region is outpacing Kyiv. Who is winning in the "major supermarket reshuffle"? 📉📈

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Collage featuring Ukrainian hryvnias, US dollars, stacks of coins, a wallet, and a currency exchange rate chart — illustration for news on Ukraine’s forex market dynamics on July 2

Ukraine's currency market on July 2: Dollar rises, Euro fluctuates — current rates in banks and exchange offices

Economy 07/02/2026, 14:57

📈 Dollar rises, Euro fluctuates — an overview of currency rates in banks and exchange offices in Ukraine on July 2. Find out where it is most profitable to buy or sell currency 💵💶

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A man with a truck loaded with firewood on a road in an autumn forest, illustrating the topic of state compensation for heating a private home.

The state pays for firewood: how to get up to 19,400 UAH for heating a private house

Economy 07/02/2026, 14:27

Applications for assistance with heating private homes are open in Ukraine. Families using firewood or coal can receive up to 19,400 UAH. Border residents and preferential categories will receive priority support. 🔥🏠

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Large LNG tanker docked at a terminal, highlighting the critical importance of fuel imports for Europe amid the gas crisis

Gas Crisis: Europe Risks Entering Winter with Minimal Fuel Reserves

Economy 07/02/2026, 14:10

Europe risks entering winter with the lowest gas reserves in 15 years — storage facilities are filled to only 76%. 📉 The cause was the conflict in Iran and the reorientation of LNG supplies. For Ukraine, the situation is critical: energy resilience plans are only 40% complete. ⚠️🇪🇺

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Chef cooking on a gas stove with bright flames, illustrating the theme of stable tariffs and falling market prices for gas in July

Gas in July: Fixed tariffs remain, but market prices have dropped

Economy 07/02/2026, 14:06

Gas tariffs for July have been announced in Ukraine: for 98% of the population, the price remains fixed at 7.96 UAH, while monthly market offers have decreased compared to summer. 🔥📉

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Sunset over Ukrainian cityscape: high-rises and residential buildings against orange sky — metaphor for plasterers and guards dreaming of owning an apartment

Plasterer vs. Security Guard: Who Can Save for an Apartment Faster in Ukraine?

Economy 07/02/2026, 13:57

🏗️ A plasterer can save for an apartment in 2.5 years, while a security guard will need 25 years. Experts have named the professions with the highest salaries in Ukraine. 🏠💰 #RealEstate #Salaries #Ukraine

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Elderly man reviews work history documents with a social worker, trying to restore his employment record after company closure

Lost work record book and closed enterprise: how to prove work experience for a pension

Economy 07/02/2026, 13:53

Losing a work record book and the closure of an enterprise in the past do not deprive one of the right to a pension. Experts explain how to prove work experience through archives, witnesses, or court if the Pension Fund refuses to credit years of work. 📜⚖️

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Woman selecting dairy products in a supermarket, dairy basket prices in Ukraine remain stable

The Dairy Basket in Ukraine: Why Prices Won't Spike in July and Discounts Will Continue

Economy 07/02/2026, 13:45

A sharp increase in dairy prices is not expected in Ukraine in July: milk and fermented milk prices will remain stable, while butter and cheese prices will see no spikes. Experts attribute this to falling raw material costs and retail promotions, but note the growing influence of industrial farms on the market 🥛📉

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