In July, Ukrainians bought a record amount of foreign currency from banks in almost 12 years
In July 2024, citizens sold to commercial banks cash and non-cash currency for $1.658 billion in equivalent and purchased for $2.775 billion. Net purchase of currency amounted to $1.117 billion, which is $145 million more than in June – $972 million.
In July The NBU has sold a record volume of foreign currency since the beginning of the year.
In July 2024, the National Bank increased the net sale of foreign currency on the interbank market to $3.316 billion, which is the maximum value since the beginning of the year.
Ukraine's national debt increased by 53 billion over the month
Banks recorded an influx of customer funds – survey
The volume of household and business funds in banks in the second quarter increased significantly and banks expect its further growth in the next quarter.
Zelensky signed a law on a moratorium on the payment of external debt
Ukraine paid $200 million to the owners of GDP warrants
Ukraine paid $200 million to the owners of GDP warrants
Ukraine paid $200 million to the owners of GDP warrants
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On August 1, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine paid the owners of GDP warrants $200.6 million.
The US Federal Reserve, as expected, maintained rates
The US Federal Reserve System (FRS) left rates at 5.25-5.5%. The head of the regulator, Jerome Powell, announced this on July 31. This is the maximum value over the last 23 years.