Macroeconomics

Ukraine to Receive $841 Million from the World Bank Under a Canadian Guarantee

Ukraine will soon receive $841 million in budget support from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development under a guarantee from the Government of Canada. The funds will be provided as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project and will be used to reimburse the state budget for pension payments.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Key Indicators of the Ukrainian Economy Are Deteriorating

The Ukrainian economy is entering a period of intensifying negative trends: the industrial and construction sectors are weakening, business expectations are deteriorating, and attacks on manufacturing and logistics infrastructure are placing additional pressure on economic activity. This is stated in an analysis by the GMK Center.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Economy

Annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.1% in August

In August 2026, consumer prices in Ukraine rose by 0.1% compared to July. On a year-over-year basis, inflation accelerated to 8.1% from 7.7% a month earlier. This was reported by the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read

World

Brent Exceeds $100 per Barrel for the First Time Since July

On September 9, the price of Brent crude exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since July 24. The rise comes amid a new escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, risks to key supply routes, and a resumption of oil purchases by China.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read

World

Ukraine and the European Commission Have Begun Consultations on Funding for 2026–2027

Ukraine and the European Commission have begun a detailed assessment of the country’s budgetary and financial needs for 2026–2027. In the coming days and weeks, the parties will continue technical consultations to determine the required amount of funding and possible sources for securing it.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Ukraine’s international reserves fell by 5% in August — to $48.7 billion

According to preliminary data, Ukraine’s international reserves stood at $48.66 billion as of September 1, 2026. During August, they decreased by 5%. The main reason was a reduction in international financial assistance, despite significant foreign exchange interventions by the NBU.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Economy

Businesses Downgraded Their Assessments of Economic Activity Due to Attacks on Logistics — NBU

In August 2026, Ukrainian businesses downgraded their assessments of business activity: the NBU index fell to 48.3 points. Company sentiment is being affected by attacks on logistics and warehouses, high costs, labor shortages, and export problems.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Life

Revenue at Ukraine’s Largest Theaters Rose 16% Over the Season

The combined revenue of Ukraine’s nine largest theaters for the 2025–2026 season rose by 16% and approached 1 billion hryvnia. The Kyiv National Academic Operetta Theater and the Ivan Franko Theater led the pack in terms of revenue.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Pilot Project by the State Tax Service and Local Communities Increases Tourism Tax by 60%

A pilot project by the State Tax Service and local communities showed a 60% increase in reported tourism tax revenue. The initiative is intended to boost local budget revenues, improve administration, and help bring the tourism sector out of the shadows

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read