Over the weekend, a pivotal development emerged as Congress successfully passed a bill earmarking USD 61bn in aid for Ukraine. This comprehensive package encompasses funding for military needs alongside partial coverage of the state budget deficit. Once again, Western leaders resolutely signal their support for Ukraine, fostering hopes of a more robust resistance against russian aggression.
On the interbank foreign exchange market, the hryvnia remains under pressure amid a general trend of dollar strength against other currencies. Over the week, the non-cash dollar rate increased by 0.8% to 39.95 UAH/USD, while the cash rate surpassed the 40 UAH/USD level.
Among Ukrainian public companies, quotes for Raiffeisen Bank (BAVL) continued to move South, declining by 2.2% to 22.5 kopecks per share (MCap of USD 345mn). Indicative price for CentrEnergo (CEEN), which suffered from its Thermal Power Plants being destroyed by russian missile attacks, dropped by 3.3% to UAH 2.90 (MCap of USD 27mn).
Ukrainian sugar producer Astarta (AST) edged down by 0.5% to PLN 27.80 (MCap of USD 168mn) despite reporting a solid increase in its operating cash flow in FY23.
On the international stock markets, a period of sharp correction in stock market indicators persists. Over the week, the S&P 500 index lost 3.0%, while the MSCI index for emerging markets fell by 3.6%. The primary drivers behind the stock decline were geopolitical risks, coupled with weakness in the technology sector amidst overestimations regarding the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities. NVIDIA chipmaker stock prices plummeted by 15% over the week, while Palantir shares saw a 10% decrease. Microsoft shares demonstrated a 5.5% decline.
POLITICS AND ECONOMICS
- US Congress Finally Passes Crucial USD 61bn in Delayed Ukraine Aid
full reportThe National Bank of Ukraine has opened a special fundraising
account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Please find more at the
National Bank’s official website under the link below:
www.bank.gov.ua
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