Ukraine: IMF set to run frequent reviews of EFF

The International Monetary Fund has scheduled frequent reviews of the Enhanced Financing Program for Ukraine (EFF): one in the summer and one in the fall. This was stated by the Permanent Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Ukraine, Vagram Stepanyan. “The fund’s programs are evaluated through regular reviews involving IMF experts who update…

Ukraine: business improves activity expectations

The business activity expectations index (BAEI) in Ukraine continues to demonstrate positive dynamics due to improvement in the situation in the energy sector, increase in supply of food and fuel, better inflation and exchange rate expectations and stronger consumer confidence of households. “In April, the BAEI rose to 51.5, up from 49.5 in March, exceeding…