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On Borrowed Time: Ukraine's Economy in the War's Fifth Winter – KI Insights monthly briefing

22 October 2026 at 15:42

Ukraine is heading into 2027 with a rising fiscal gap. Growth forecasts have been cut, inflation is rising, and the need for external financing seems to just keep going up. The economy is being squeezed by a labor market drained by mobilization and emigration, energy infrastructure has been decimated, and

Ukrainian parliament passes key bill on international parcel taxes

15 October 2026 at 10:20
The bill's passage is a condition for unlocking an approximately $700 million IMF tranche and 3.7 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in EU macro-financial assistance.

IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure

The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.

IMF warns about major economic risks and a ‘disorderly’ rise in bond yields

13 October 2026 at 20:11
Rising bond yields have been a warning sign for financial markets in recent months amid the Iran war's risk to global economies, and the IMF says those risks are more of a concern.

IMF warns about major economic risks and a ‘disorderly’ rise in bond yields

13 October 2026 at 20:11
Rising bond yields have been a warning sign for financial markets in recent months amid the Iran war's risk to global economies, and the IMF says those risks are more of a concern.

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