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Ukraine's bonds face largest daily loss in months as ceasefire optimism fades

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Posted on February 18, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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LONDON (Reuters) - Ukraine's dollar bonds were on track for their biggest one-day decline in months, shaving away gains from the recent rally that has been driven by hopes for a ceasefire. The

Ukraine's Bonds Experience Significant Daily Loss Amid Ceasefire Doubts

LONDON (Reuters) - Ukraine's dollar bonds were on track for their biggest one-day decline in months, shaving away gains from the recent rally that has been driven by hopes for a ceasefire.

The sovereign dollar bonds extended losses to as much as 1.79 cents by 1605 GMT, with the 2035 maturity bid at 66.43 cents on the dollar. The GDP warrant, which earlier this month hit its highest level since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, also fell by 1.66 cents.

Ukraine's bonds, which were restructured last year, have rallied strongly since late last year, driven by optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump's promise to quickly usher in a ceasefire could boost Ukraine's economy.

Tuesday's losses marked the biggest daily decline since they started trading in September.

The GDP warrant's loss is its largest since mid-June last year, and brought it more than 3.5 cents below the post-invasion high it hit earlier this month.

The exclusion of Ukraine and European leaders from talks this week in Riyadh between U.S. and Russian officials has raised concerns about the durability of any deal.

(Reporting By Libby George; Editing by Amanda Cooper)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine's dollar bonds experience significant daily loss.
  • Bonds decline due to fading ceasefire optimism.
  • 2035 maturity bonds bid at 66.43 cents on the dollar.
  • GDP warrant sees largest loss since mid-June last year.
  • Exclusion from U.S.-Russia talks raises deal durability concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the recent decline in Ukraine's bonds?
The decline in Ukraine's bonds was driven by fading optimism for a ceasefire, particularly after the exclusion of Ukraine and European leaders from talks in Riyadh.
How much did Ukraine's bonds lose on this particular day?
Ukraine's dollar bonds were on track for their biggest one-day decline, losing as much as 1.79 cents by 1605 GMT.
When did Ukraine's bonds last see such a significant decline?
Tuesday's losses marked the biggest daily decline since Ukraine's bonds started trading in September.
What was the performance of the GDP warrant recently?
The GDP warrant experienced its largest loss since mid-June last year, falling more than 3.5 cents below the post-invasion high it reached earlier this month.
What impact did U.S. President Trump's promise have on Ukraine's bonds?
The promise from U.S. President Donald Trump to quickly usher in a ceasefire initially boosted Ukraine's bonds, leading to a strong rally since late last year.

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