Eastern Europe / Data
Trust in Zelenskiy drops to half, says poll
Trust in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has declined to half (52%), down seven percentage points from October 2024 and 12 points since February, according to a poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.
Ukraine’s inflation climbs to 11.2% y/y in November
Inflation in Ukraine climbed to 11.2% year on year in November 2024, surpassing the National Bank of Ukraine’s (NBU) earlier forecasts, according to the latest inflation report.
Ukraine's international reserves soared to new all-time high of $43.78bn in 2024
New historical record: Ukraine's international reserves have exceeded $43.78bn. As reported by the National Bank, as of January 1, 2025, Ukraine's international reserves reached over $43.787bn, increasing by 9.7% during December.
Russia's PMI indices expand in December, but show the economy is starting to cool as war stresses take effect
Russia’s manufacturing and service sectors reported modest growth at the close of 2024 but also indicate a clear slowdown in economic activity as the stress caused by the war in Ukraine begins to take its toll.
Russia’s CBR keeps key rate at 21% under pressure
In a surprise decision CBR governor Elvia Nabiullina kept interest rates on hold at 21% as she comes under mounting pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the oligarchs who accuse her of destroying the economy.
Ukraine raises key interest rate to 13.5% amid rising inflation
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has raised its key interest rate from 13% to 13.5% per annum, citing accelerating inflation and the need to stabilise inflation expectations.
Advanced economies have lower out-of-pocket healthcare spending
According to the Global Health Expenditure Database by the World Health Organization (WHO), the global average out-of-pocket expenses related to health across 192 countries made up 30% of all health expenditures per capita in 2022.
Key policy challenge as Russia’s inflation keeps accelerating in end-2024
Russian consumer price inflation keeps accelerating to 8.9% year on year in November 2024 from 8.5% y/y seen in October, revised upwards from previous estimates by RosStats statistics agency.
Ukraine's international reserves rise as financial aid ensures budget stability
Ukraine's international reserves grew by 9.1% in November, reaching $39.92bn, boosted by substantial financial inflows from international partners and a reduction in net currency sales by the National Bank of Ukraine, the central bank reported.