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US dollar bills overlaid on a stock market chart: dollar rate hits 44.37 UAH, hryvnia devaluation fears

Dollar breaks 44.37 UAH: why the rate is rising and whether to expect devaluation of the hryvnia

Economy 06/05/2026, 00:16

📈 The dollar is rising again — 44.37 UAH. But this is not devaluation: an expert explains why the euro is more important for Ukraine and why it is too early to panic 💶🇺🇦

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Woman in coat checking smartphone at ATM, illustrating gender pay gap and financial independence in Ukraine in 2026

Salaries in Ukraine 2026: Gender Gap up to 47% and Record Offers for IT Specialists

Economy 06/04/2026, 17:00

The average salary in Ukraine has risen to 28,885 hryvnias, but the gender gap in certain sectors reaches 47%. 📉 While the IT sector offers salaries up to 170,000 hryvnias, every sixth specialist lost their job over the year. 💻📉

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Inzhur mobile app on smartphone screen: investment management interface for REIT, OVDL, and energy sectors

Inzhur launches mobile app: aiming for one million investors by 2028

Economy 06/04/2026, 16:53

Inzhur has launched a mobile app for investing in real estate and government bonds (OVGZ). In the first two days, it was downloaded by more than 15,000 users. The company's founder has set a goal to teach one million Ukrainians to invest by 2028 📱📈

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Freight train cars at a railway station, illustrating the issue of rolling stock write-offs in Ukraine

Technical dead end: Ukrainian business demands cancellation of forced wagon write-offs

Economy 06/04/2026, 16:35

Ukrainian business warns the government of the risk of losing a third of the wagon fleet due to outdated write-off rules. Industrialists demand a switch to the European model of assessing the technical condition of wagons to avoid a shortage of transport during the country's recovery period. 🚂📉

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Man refueling a car at a gas station, symbolizing the transition to E10 gasoline in Ukraine for harmonization with the EU

E10 Petrol in Ukraine: Harmonization with the EU and Hidden Benefits for the Market

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:54

From July 1, Ukraine switches to E10 standard petrol, unifying the market with Europe. 🇺🇦⛽ Suppliers no longer need to order separate fuel batches, which will reduce logistics costs. For drivers, the changes will be unnoticeable: familiar A-95 markings will remain. 🚗

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Woman refueling a white SUV at a gas station — illustration for article on E10 fuel in Ukraine: prices and engine safety

E10 Petrol in Ukraine: Why Prices Won't Skyrocket and Engines Won't Break

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:30

Starting July 1, E10 petrol containing bioethanol is introduced in Ukraine. Experts assure: prices will rise imperceptibly, and modern engines will not suffer. We analyze what will change at gas stations and whether you need to change your car. ⛽🚗

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Silhouettes of oil rigs against a sunset sky, symbolizing the drop in oil prices amid geopolitical news about ceasefire and potential deal

Oil Plunges: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire, Markets Await US-Iran Deal

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:14

Oil prices dropped sharply following news of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon 🛑🇮🇱🇱🇧. Markets are awaiting a US-Iran deal and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz 🛢️. Trump suggested progress in negotiations could happen this weekend 🇺🇸🇮🇷.

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Person holding euro banknotes and viewing currency exchange rate chart on smartphone — illustration for news on euro depreciation in Ukrainian banks on June 4

Currency rates on June 4: Dollar holds maximums, Euro depreciates in Ukrainian banks

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:00

At the beginning of the week, the Ukrainian currency market is showing divergent dynamics: the dollar has stabilized at peak values, while the euro has begun to decline in a number of banks. We analyze where it is most profitable to buy and sell currency today. 💵📉

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Man refueling car at Ukrnafta gas station, checking wallet — fuel price drop in Ukraine on June 4

Fuel Price Reduction at Ukrnafta Gas Stations: What Changed in Fuel Costs in Ukraine on June 4

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:39

Fuel prices have changed in Ukraine: 95-octane gasoline has become cheaper at Ukrnafta gas stations, while other networks have maintained stability 🚗⛽ #Ukraine #GasStations #Fuel

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IMF gives the green light to raise the tax for Ukrainian banks to 50%

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:33

The IMF does not object to raising the profit tax for Ukrainian banks to 50%. The Fund has made concessions to Kyiv for the third time, despite risks to lending. The NBU and bankers are against it, but the authorities are considering this step to compensate for the reduction in external financing. 💸🏦

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Construction workers in hard hats and masks on site: symbol of unemployment threat in Europe due to energy crisis and competition with China

Energy Crisis and Chinese Threat: Europe Prepares for the Loss of Millions of Jobs

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:27

The European Commission has warned of mass layoffs in the EU: due to energy prices and competition with China, millions of jobs are at risk. Industry and the automotive sector are suffering colossal losses, while a labor shortage is stalling investments. 📉🏭

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Panorama of a modern residential area in Ukraine with high-rise buildings and cranes in the background — illustration for an article about where to save for an apartment fastest in 2026

The Price of a Dream: In Which Regions of Ukraine Can You Save for an Apartment Fastest in 2026

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:19

Analysis of the Ukrainian real estate market for June 2026: in which regions can you save for an apartment fastest and why are prices in Khmelnytskyi rising the fastest? 🏠📉 We examine the gap in housing affordability between the West and East of the country. 🇺🇦

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Economy 06/04/2026, 13:46

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Worker in helmet and vest near a section of the gas pipeline, illustrating the topic of restoring 'Nord Stream' and returning Russian gas

Economy 06/04/2026, 13:24

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Indian Muslims in traditional attire leaving a mosque, illustrating India's labor potential for Russia

Labor Shortage: Russia Bets on Indian Workers

Economy 06/04/2026, 00:50

Russia faces a shortage of 2.3 million workers and is betting on India: the flow of labor migrants has risen to 72,000. Sberbank has called for simplified entry, while authorities forecast a growth in demand for construction workers until 2030. 🏗️🇮🇳🇷🇺

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Shopper selecting fresh strawberries at the market as prices drop by 21%

Strawberries are getting cheaper: prices dropped by 21%, but a new wave of decline is coming

Economy 06/03/2026, 23:39

Strawberries in Ukraine have dropped sharply in price: over the week, prices fell by 21% due to an influx of harvest from the south and competition with imports 🍓📉. Currently, a kilogram costs from 120 to 200 hryvnias, but experts predict a new price drop as early as next week with the arrival of open-field berries 🇺🇦🛒.

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Man refueling blue BMW at Russian gas station — symbol of fuel crisis and limits due to refinery strikes

Fuel crisis in Crimea and limits in Moscow: how strikes on refineries are changing life in Russia

Economy 06/03/2026, 22:23

Ukrainian strikes on refineries have led to a fuel shortage: a coupon system was introduced in Crimea, and the sale of gasoline was limited in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Experts call this a temporary logistical pause, but admit rising prices and supply difficulties. 🛢️🚫

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Economy 06/03/2026, 21:17

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