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Dollar and Euro Drop: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on August 5

Economy 08/05/2026, 10:48

Dollar and Euro drop in the Ukrainian market: an overview of exchange rates in banks and exchange offices on August 5. 📉💵 Where is it most profitable to buy or sell currency right now — we analyze PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank quotes. 💶🏦

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Two fronts of real estate: where prices in southern Ukraine have soared and where they have collapsed

Economy 08/05/2026, 10:30

The real estate market in southern Ukraine has split: prices in Odesa rose by 138%, while in Kherson they fell by 48% in dollars. An OLX study showed that Kherson is the only city where renting and selling housing became cheaper over 5 years. 🏠📉📈

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Oil plunges below $80: US-Iran diplomacy changes the rules of the game in the market

Economy 08/05/2026, 09:55

Brent oil plunges below $80 amid rumors of US-Iran negotiations. 📉 Qatar confirms progress, but Trump prepares two scenarios: diplomacy or strike. 🌍⚖️

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The July 2026 Climate Paradox: Drought, Hail, and the Threat of Fungal Diseases for Ukraine's Harvest

Economy 08/05/2026, 09:19

Ukraine at the end of July 2026 faced climatic chaos: gusts, hail, and anomalous coolness replaced the heat. 🌧️🌾 While the east of the country experienced downpours, the west suffered from drought, creating risks of fungal diseases for grains and threatening the harvest. 📉🌾

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The Reality of Remote Work: Myths About Freedom and True Stories About Salaries

Economy 08/05/2026, 08:47

Remote work is not just freedom, but also responsibility. Find out how much specialists actually earn while working remotely and what challenges they face. 💼🏠 #remotework #workfromhome #salaries

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Pensioners in Ukraine: New Allowances for Merit and Service Record Starting in 2026

Economy 08/05/2026, 06:38

Starting in 2026, Ukrainian pensioners will receive new allowances for merit and service record 🇺🇦💰. The increase for special merits will range from 596 to 908 hryvnias, and 25.95 UAH will be accrued for each extra year of service. Additionally, a mechanism for private transfers via the PFU is in operation.

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More square meters — more money: who in Ukraine will receive a subsidy for excess area

Economy 08/05/2026, 05:42

Not all Ukrainians with a large apartment are deprived of the right to a subsidy. The Pension Fund of Ukraine has clarified that incapacitated single individuals can receive compensation for excess area. The main thing is to correctly indicate the category in the declaration. 🏠💰

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1,700 objects and 14.5 million homes: how DTEK restored power grids in 2026

Economy 08/04/2026, 22:53

DTEK energy workers restored 1,700 objects in the first half of 2026, bringing power back to 14.5 million households. Crews worked in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and other regions, reviving 83% of damaged lines. ⚡🇺🇦

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Balance on the Edge: How Ukraine Plans to Store Gas for Winter and Profit from Exports

Economy 08/04/2026, 22:21

Experts have assessed Ukraine's chances of storing 14.6 billion cubic meters of gas by winter. Limited exports could save the industry by financing the drilling of new wells through price differentials, but everything depends on the restoration of infrastructure after strikes. 🇺🇦🛢️📉

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Blockade of Odesa Ports: How Russian Attacks Threaten Global Food Security

Economy 08/04/2026, 22:10

🚨 Minister Vysotsky warns: the blockade of Odesa ports by Russian troops threatens a surge in food prices worldwide. 📉 In the height of the harvest, maritime transport has stopped, and major logistics companies like Maersk are closing routes due to attacks on ships. 🚢💥

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Ukraine's economy exits recession: GDP grows in Q2 2026

Economy 08/04/2026, 21:59

Ukraine's economy exits recession: GDP grows by 0.6% in Q2 2026 📈. The National Bank raised the annual growth forecast to 1.8%, linking it to external financing and the growth of the defense industry. However, the budget remains critically dependent on international aid 💸🇺🇦.

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Dollar and Euro Drop in Value: NBU Updates Exchange Rates for August 5

Economy 08/04/2026, 21:37

NBU updated exchange rates for August 5: the dollar and euro dropped in value. The dollar fell to 44.74 UAH, the euro to 51.53 UAH. Experts remind that against the backdrop of resuming lending, a positive credit history is becoming real capital for Ukrainians. 💸📉

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End of an Era: Moscow Arbitration Court Declares Russia's Sole TV Manufacturer Bankrupt

Economy 08/04/2026, 21:34

The Moscow Arbitration Court has declared the company "Kvant" bankrupt — the sole Russian manufacturer of televisions. The enterprise's debts to creditors, including DNS, Sberbank, and TCL, have reached 4.15 billion rubles. Experts link the collapse of the plant to a systemic economic crisis and a lack of demand, even from government contractors. 📉📺🇷🇺

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Food prices in Ukraine: eggs and buckwheat have become cheaper, while bread remains stable — comparison of Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan chains

Economy 08/04/2026, 21:09

📉 Eggs and buckwheat have become cheaper in Ukrainian supermarkets! Silpo lowered the price of eggs to 39.59 UAH per dozen, and buckwheat is now from 55 UAH/kg. Bread and milk — unchanged. 🥚🍞 #FoodPrices #Ukraine #Silpo #Auchan

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NBU refutes rumors about new utility payment rules: Ukrposhta spread false information

Economy 08/04/2026, 20:59

NBU debunks rumors about new utility payment rules: the requirement to indicate TIN and full card number is false. The regulator will inspect Ukrposhta for spreading unreliable information and reminded that masking the card number is mandatory for security. 🏦🚫📄

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US and Iran on the Brink of a Breakthrough: Opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Drop

Economy 08/04/2026, 20:48

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington and Tehran are close to an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢⚖️ Amid news of a possible breakthrough, oil prices fell by 4%. Oman will play a key role in the new shipping control mechanism. 📉🛢️

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The Illusion of Stability: How External Grants Save Ukraine's Budget in 2026

Economy 08/04/2026, 20:08

Ukraine's budget in the first half of 2026 looks stable only thanks to grants: without them, the deficit would have been three times higher. Experts warn about the risks of a debt trap and dependence on external donors. 🇺🇦💸📉

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Tariff Shock: How Rising Ukrzaliznytsia Prices Threaten to Halt Exports and Production in Ukraine

Economy 08/04/2026, 19:19

The Ukrainian government is considering a 30% increase in Ukrzaliznytsia tariffs at a critical moment. Farmers and industrialists warn: this threatens to halt exports, cause a wagon shortage, and raise fuel prices. Business demands postponing the decision until logistics stabilize. 🚂📉🇺🇦

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