The National Bank of Ukraine raised its policy rate to 15.5% from 15.0%. The
bank lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.8% from 1.3%, sees 2027-28 growth
around 3%, and expects 2026 Q2 GDP YoY growth of 0.8%. It said inflation will
accelerate in H2 and reach about 10% by end-2026. The bank projects $54 bln in
international fiscal aid in 2026, sufficient to cover the budget shortfall.