**Ukraine’s Stock Prices Rise**
The stock price index for Ukrainian companies on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) has gone up by almost 25% in a few days. This means that it has reached levels seen before the war started, according to Polish media outlet Puls Biznesu.
**Positive Reaction to US Promises**
Financial markets are reacting positively to promises made by the US government to present a plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war soon. After Donald Trump’s win in the elections, Ukraine’s sovereign bonds went up in price as investors expect a quicker end to the war.
**US Efforts to End the War**
The US administration has been pushing for a quick resolution and is aiming for a deal within the first 100 days of taking office. Investors expect to see the recovery of Ukraine-controlled territories and negotiations on the country’s accession to the EU to follow, creating opportunities for Ukrainian and Polish companies listed on the WSE.
**Polish Companies Affected**
The growth in the Ukrainian equity index has positively impacted the stock prices of large Polish companies. Analyst Jakub Szkopek from Erste Securities says that construction companies and manufacturers of building materials with experience in the Ukrainian market are likely to benefit. This includes companies like Grupa Kety and Budimex.
**Ukrainian Companies on the Rise**
The WIG Ukraine index tracks the financial returns of WSE-listed Ukrainian companies, including large agricultural holdings such as Kernel, Astarta, Ovostar, and IMC. These companies are expected to benefit from the growth in the Ukrainian equity index.
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