Bank profits increased significantly, despite the war: who earned the most
Banks operating in Ukraine received UAH 160 billion last year. arrived. This is almost double the number in 2021 before the full-scale invasion began. However, banks will have to pay a tax, which amounts to almost half of this money.
In January, GDP grew by 3.5% – Ministry of Economy
In January, GDP grew by 3.5%, thanks to the expansion of logistics capabilities and increased investment demand.
In January, the money supply decreased by 2%, for the first time in a year.
In January, the money supply in Ukraine for the first time in a year decreased by 2% or 61.31 billion UAH – to 3 trillion 15.87 billion UAH. The last time the money supply decreased was in January 2023.
The volume of non-return of foreign exchange earnings during the war doubled
This was stated by the head of the NBU Andrey Pyshny.
The state owes 7 billion to banks under the program of affordable loans 5−7−9%
The state owes banks more than UAH 7 billion in compensation under the “Affordable Loans 5−7−9%” program. This situation has arisen due to a lack of funds in the budget. According to Forbes, the state has not paid interest compensation to banks for about five months.
The IMF has opened a trust fund to support economic reforms in Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund has announced the official opening of a new trust fund to support economic and financial reforms in Ukraine over the next five years.
Final voting. The US Senate supported $60 billion for Ukraine
The US Senate on Tuesday, February 13, in its final vote, supported a foreign funding bill providing $60.06 billion in support to Ukraine, including $7.85 billion for direct budget assistance. Voting in the House of Representatives is ahead.
Bitcoin has crossed the $50 thousand mark
Bitcoin has overcome the psychological mark of $50 thousand. The last time the first cryptocurrency was traded at this level was at the end of 2021.
The S&P 500 index broke the 5 thousand mark and updated a record since 1972
The S&P 500 index of shares of the largest American companies showed growth for the 14th week in a row, which was last seen in 1972. In addition, the index reached 5 thousand points for the first time in history.
