Dollar to hold in the 44.6–45.2 UAH range: expert from Globus Bank forecasts the exchange rate for early September

Economy 08/29/2026, 07:39

Taras Lesovoy, an expert from Globus Bank, forecast the dollar rate for early September in the 44.6–45.2 UAH corridor. Import demand may exceed supply by 15–20%, but the NBU compensates for the shortage with interventions of up to $1 billion per week.

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Employing a relative may reduce your housing subsidy: how the PFU counts income and over what period

Economy 08/29/2026, 06:47

The PFU clarified that employing a previously unemployed family member may reduce the housing subsidy due to a rise in total income, while at the same time eliminating the risk of being denied assistance for lack of USC. The size of the review depends on the reporting period.

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Working pensioners in Ukraine can receive a higher payout: lawyer explains how the recalculation works

Economy 08/29/2026, 06:40

Lawyer Liubomyr Kozhukhov explained that working pensioners in Ukraine can receive a higher payout upon recalculation, but the right to it is not tied to September and arises in any month once the required record is present.

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Fuel crisis returns to Russia: gasoline production falls to 70% of consumption after drone strikes on refineries

Economy 08/29/2026, 02:38

At the end of August, gasoline production in Russia fell to roughly 70% of domestic consumption after drone strikes on refineries in Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl. Queues at gas stations have grown again in the regions, despite official claims of stabilization.

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US Cuts Off Dubai Bank That Served Iran's Shadow Networks for $1.8 Billion from the Dollar

Economy 08/29/2026, 01:58

The US Treasury restricted Dubai-based Banque Misr UAE's access to correspondent accounts at American institutions, accusing it of servicing Iran's shadow networks for $1.8 billion.

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ATB Market introduces purchase limits on eggs and groceries across Ukraine: what you can no longer buy in quantities over 6 units and why

Economy 08/29/2026, 01:45

The ATB Market chain has introduced purchase limits on eggs, groceries and other socially significant goods across Ukraine. The company explains the decision by the mass buying of products by wholesale resellers.

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Ukraine Accumulates 14.6 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas Ahead of Schedule: Shmygal Declares Readiness for the 2026/2027 Winter

Economy 08/29/2026, 01:32

Shmygal stated that Ukraine has accumulated 14.6 billion cubic meters of gas in UGS, reaching the target fill level a month ahead of plan. The reserves are sufficient for the baseline scenario of the 2026/2027 winter.

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A $27 Billion Hole: Three Scenarios and the September Deadline on Ukraine's Military Budget

Economy 08/29/2026, 01:25

Ukraine is seeking $27 billion to cover the Ministry of Defense budget deficit. Kyiv is considering three scenarios — from front-loading part of the EU loan to assistance from Britain, Canada, and Japan — and must resolve the issue by the end of September.

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Tax Inspections: How a Business Can Avoid Self-Sabotage Through Chaotic Actions — Tips from a Lawyer

Economy 08/29/2026, 01:04

GRACERS lawyer Anatoly Syvozdrav explained to RBC-Ukraine how a business can minimize risks during a tax inspection: from verifying inspectors' authority to properly drafting objections to the act.

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Bread Won't Get More Expensive Despite Strikes on Warehouses: Experts Outline Real Price-Rise Risks Through End of 2026

Economy 08/28/2026, 23:22

Experts assert that Russian strikes on logistics warehouses will not affect the prices or range of mass-market bread. The real risk of a rise of up to 10% is tied to damage to the energy infrastructure in the autumn-winter period of 2026.

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IMF Mission to Arrive in Ukraine Amid $27 Billion Defense Ministry Shortfall: What Experts Will Check

Economy 08/28/2026, 23:29

Next week, a working IMF mission will begin its work in Ukraine: experts will assess the execution of the 2026 budget and the preparation of the budget for the following year against the backdrop of a $27 billion Defense Ministry shortfall.

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Fozzy Group cancels bonuses, hiring and salary review after warehouse strikes

Economy 08/28/2026, 22:47

Fozzy Group has suspended hiring, cancelled Q3–Q4 bonuses and the autumn salary review, and from 1 October — voluntary medical insurance. The cause was strikes on 10 distribution centers and stores during August.

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NBU sets the exchange rate for August 31: dollar at 44.55 UAH, euro at 51.88 UAH. Fuel becomes a pressure factor on the currency

Economy 08/28/2026, 22:18

The NBU set the official exchange rate for August 31: dollar at 44.55 UAH (+1 kop.), euro at 51.88 UAH (+3 kop.). Experts link possible pressure on the currency in September to rising fuel prices.

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The borscht vegetable set is getting cheaper, but not for long: experts named the timing and scale of the winter price hike for vegetables

Economy 08/28/2026, 22:12

At the end of August 2026, the borscht vegetable set in Ukraine is getting cheaper: potatoes cost around 19 UAH/kg, carrots — 25.65 UAH/kg. UCAB and AAC experts warn that from the beginning of November, when the market switches to greenhouse vegetables, prices may rise by 20–30% or more.

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D.TRADING: A 1 MW two-hour battery earns up to 30,000 UAH per cycle in the heat and pays back in 3–4 years

Economy 08/28/2026, 22:03

D.TRADING (DTEK Group) revealed the economics of storage: a 1 MW two-hour battery earns up to 30,000 UAH per cycle in summer heat and pays back in 3–4 years with capex up to 300,000 euros. Commercial management and accounting for cross-border EU dynamics were named the key factors.

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Business as a Target: How Coordinated Media Attacks on Telegram Strike Ukraine's Economy

Economy 08/28/2026, 21:34

Ukrainian businesses are increasingly becoming targets of coordinated media attacks on Telegram and anonymous websites. We break down the scheme, the Ajax Systems case, and the consequences for the economy.

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Interpipe Expands Women's Presence on Production Floors: From CNC Operators to Shift Supervisors

Economy 08/28/2026, 21:07

Interpipe announces a systematic increase in the share of women on production floors, including CNC operators and shift supervisors, against the backdrop of a labor shortage in Ukrainian industry. One in every three positions at the company is already held by a woman.

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Buckwheat up to 85 hryvnias: experts forecast a rise in grain prices in Ukraine

Economy 08/28/2026, 21:01

Ukraine's Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts the price of buckwheat rising to 85 UAH/kg (+15%), but no shortage is expected: production will exceed 80 thousand tonnes. Currently, the grain costs 55–70 UAH in supermarkets.

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