📉 World Bank forecasts commodity prices to hit a six-year low in 2026 On October 29, 2025, the World Bank Group released its Commodity Markets Outlook, projecting an approximately 7% decline in global commodity prices over 2025–2026.
The main factors include weak global growth, trade tensions, and an expanding oil glut. ⚡ Key trends: - energy prices are expected to drive further disinflation;
- metals and minerals will likely remain stable;
- agricultural products may edge lower due to strong supply;
- precious metals could rise by around 5% after a major 2025 rally.
🌍 The report emphasizes that diversification, innovation, transparency, and market-based pricing manage market volatility more effectively than international commodity agreements. 🔗 Source: The World Bank Group — Commodity Markets Outlook, October 29, 2025. |
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🔎 Tax Legislation of Ukraine and the EU: A Shadow Report by the Center for Economic Strategy 📊 On October 28, 2025, the Center for Economic Strategy released a shadow assessment of Ukraine’s progress in aligning its tax system with EU standards.
The report highlights steady progress, but also identifies several gaps: - VAT reduced rates and exemptions exceed EU thresholds;
- persistent issues remain with non-resident refunds and zero-rated vs exempt supplies;
- in excise taxation, progress toward EU minima continues, yet product classification and tax liability inconsistencies remain.
💡 Direct-tax reforms have improved transparency and strengthened transfer pricing control, though several key EU directives are still pending, and Ukraine’s IT systems are not yet fully interoperable with those of the EU.
Digitalization has boosted institutional capacity, but funding and staffing constraints still hinder implementation. 📘 The report concludes that Ukraine has a clear roadmap, but full alignment with the EU’s tax framework will require politically challenging reforms and comprehensive institutional adaptation to the single market.
🔗 Source: Center for Economic Strategy – Tax Legislation of Ukraine and the EU: A Shadow Report, October 28, 2025.
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The U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund: Six-Month Progress Review 📈 In a recent article by the Carnegie Endowment, analyst Eric Green reviews the first six months of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (USURIF), highlighting a shift in the U.S. approach toward Ukraine — from traditional grants to a more investment-driven model. 💼 The fund aims to mobilize private capital, initially focusing on Ukraine’s critical minerals, to reduce reliance on conventional aid. While the original design implied strong U.S. control, the implemented version evolved into a balanced partnership between the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Ukrainian economic authorities. 🔍 Early progress includes establishing governance structures and seed capitalization, though impact remains limited by wartime security risks, data reliability issues, and investor caution. 🌍 Green notes that the fund’s narrow focus on critical minerals constrains its contribution to broader reconstruction, even as it helps integrate Ukraine into Western critical-mineral supply chains.
He recommends expanding the fund’s mandate to include energy and defense projects, stressing that without coordination with the EU and sustained U.S. security support, economic tools alone will not secure Ukraine’s reconstruction or long-term stability. 🔗 Source: Eric Green – Carnegie Endowment, October 27, 2025. |
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🔍 What’s hidden behind the doors of big business?
We know — and we’re ready to lift the curtain in the free course “Inside The Business” from the world’s largest consulting company, Deloitte Ukraine. In just six lectures, you’ll dive into the world of consulting — from strategy and human capital management to technology, risk management, taxation, audit, and finance. Together with Deloitte experts, you’ll analyze real-life business cases, learn about current business trends, and discover what lies behind the decisions that transform companies.
You’ll also uncover the secrets to successfully launching your career at one of the Big Four firms. 📅 November 24 – December 1
🌐 Online This course is a perfect opportunity if you: - are a student or a recent graduate;
- study economics, finance, business management, or auditing;
- want to learn how business works from the inside;
- aim to build your career in business consulting.
⚡️ Seats are limited — don’t miss your chance! |
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🎓 Course for those who want to start a career in product IT
This course is a great start for those who are serious about building a career in product IT.
You can expect an intensive, detailed, and fun learning experience — no unnecessary theory, only practical explanations that will truly help you in your future work. 📚 Course topics: - what creative and performance marketing mean in product IT;
- key platforms and their features;
- the sales funnel — from click to payment;
- unit economics and analytics;
- basics of user acquisition;
- how to conduct market research and find insights about the target audience;
- working with static and video creatives;
- career roadmap for a creative marketer.
🕓 Duration: 6 weeks, 12 lectures, and 3 Q/A sessions
💻 Format: live online
💸 Two options: with or without homework
🚀 Start date: November 11 KSE students and alumni can use a special promo code for a 10% discount — KSE-creativemarketing. |
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💫 Join SKELAR as a digital marketing specialist!
Take part in an offline simulator and get a chance to join one of the SKELAR teams — the company ranked #1 IT employer in Ukraine in 2024 by DOU. 📍 November 10–14: a week of online lectures on performance marketing in international tech businesses.
📍 November 15: an offline simulator with real roles and practical cases at SKELAR’s Kyiv office (for 60 selected participants). 📌 This opportunity is for those who: - want to work with international IT products;
- aim to grow in digital marketing;
- have English proficiency at Intermediate+ level.
Successfully complete the final task and get an offer for a paid internship at SKELAR. ⚡️ Don’t miss your chance — register now and secure your spot in the program! |
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✨Connecting Europe Fellowship by the European Policy Centre
The European Policy Centre (EPC) invites applications for the Connecting Europe Fellowship, a program supporting two young professionals in developing their research and contributing to the transnational dialogue on Europe’s future. 🎓 Each fellow will receive: - €2,500 per month to cover living expenses;
- reimbursement of travel costs to and from Brussels;
- three months of work in Brussels with the EPC team on an independent research project;
- the opportunity to implement their own study and prepare a publication with policy recommendations;
- a dedicated workspace at the EPC office.
👥 Eligibility:
Researchers or early- to mid-career professionals working in think tanks, universities, or civil society organizations (minimum 1 year of experience).
A master’s degree is required, while an educational background in political science, European studies, law, economics, or related fields is an advantage. 📅 Deadline: December 4 |
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🌟 Brand Father: a unique opportunity for KSE students The business world has changed: the pandemic, war, artificial intelligence, and new generations have all rewritten the rules of the game. Today, brands must not only survive — they must create a new reality. 🎤 Speaker: Andriy Fedoriv — entrepreneur, investor, founder of Fedoriv Group and co-founder of Vesna Capital, author of FEDORIV VLOG, the most popular business channel in Ukraine. This is a chance for students to become part of the KSE marketing community — to gain insights, make valuable connections, and get an opportunity to join future projects with one of Ukraine’s most dynamic brands. 📍 We will carefully review all motivation letters and select 50 most motivated participants who will be invited to attend the event. 📝 Fill out the form, attach your motivation letter, and join the event that will help you unlock your potential:
[Participation Form] 🗓️ November 9, 2025 💼 Brand Father is not just an event — it’s your chance to join the KSE marketing crowd and learn how to create new rules instead of adapting to the old ones. |
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