Darya Fomina

Darya Fomina

Economy and Finance Columnist
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Covers economic topics at XAB.info. She received her higher education at a polytechnic university with a degree related to accounting, so she treats numbers without enthusiasm or panic: first the report and methodology, then the conclusions.

She writes about exchange rates, prices, taxes, banks, and how government and corporate decisions affect the average person's wallet. She is also interested in society, fashion, and consumer habits — how economics looks in everyday life.

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Spider-Man in a red suit with webbing waves his hand on the set of the 2026 film 'Spider-Man: New Day'

Spider-Man: New Day — The 2026 Phenomenon: $2 Billion at the Box Office and Sony Pictures Records

Culture 08/17/2026, 02:00
🕷️ "Spider-Man: New Day" — The 2026 Phenomenon! 🎬 ✅ $2 Billion at the global box office — one of the highest-grossing films in history! ✅ Record-breaking $927 million opening weekend — a new standard for Sony Pictures. ✅ 91% from critics, 98% from audiences — rare unity of opinion. ✅ $225 million budget recouped in the first few days — an economic triumph. ✅ Sequels and spin-offs announced — the franchise is growing! #SpiderMan #NewDay #Cinema2026 #SonyPictures #BoxOfficeRecords
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Massive dump truck at Ferrexpo mine in Ukraine — symbol of halted mining due to conflict with Zhevakho and bankruptcy threat

Ferrexpo Financial Collapse: How Kyiv's Conflict with Zhevago Led to Production Halt and Bankruptcy Threat

Economy 08/16/2026, 21:28
🚨 Ferrexpo on the brink of bankruptcy: FT describes a catastrophic situation. 📉 The company has halted mining and is selling off stocks. 💰 Kyiv is withholding $90 million in VAT due to sanctions against Zhevago. 🚫 Zhevago is blocking the life-saving share issuance, fearing loss of control. ⚖️ Capitalization has fallen to $200 million, the court is already considering the bankruptcy case.
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Chinese flag against a gray sky, symbolizing economic influence and overproduction in China

Beijing's Industrial Tsunami: Foreign Affairs Warns of Global Crisis Due to Trillion-Dollar Overproduction in China

Economy 08/16/2026, 21:23
🚨 <b>Global Crisis Due to China?</b> Foreign Affairs magazine warns: overproduction in China threatens the global economy. 📉 <b>Key Figures for 2026:</b> • China's trade surplus — record $1.2 trillion. • Share in global industrial production — 30% (by 2030 — 45%). • Automotive industry: capacity of 55 million cars, domestic demand — 12 million. 🚗 <b>Blow to Europe:</b> Chinese brands have captured 12% of the EU market, German car exports to China fell by 25%. Experts call this a "subsidy trap" and a harbinger of protectionism. 🌍 <b>Result:</b> The world physically cannot absorb Chinese exports. Market fragmentation is coming.
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Thick black smoke rises above the destroyed Wildberries logistics center in the Moscow region, with charred structures and ruined building walls visible.

Logistics Collapse: Main Wildberries Hub Destroyed in Moscow Region, Losses Estimated at $12 Billion

Economy 08/16/2026, 21:00
🔥 **Catastrophe in the Moscow Region: Main Wildberries Hub Destroyed** On the night of August 16, 2026, drones struck a warehouse in Kolodino and the "Northern Domodedovo" complex. 📉 **Losses:** up to $12 billion for retail and sellers. 🚁 **Liquidation:** 4 helicopters extinguishing a fire covering 200,000 sq. m. 🏥 **Casualties:** 3 injured, airports paralyzed. This is the 7th WB warehouse taken out of commission this summer. Insurers are refusing payouts. Business is migrating to Kazakhstan. #Wildberries #Logistics #Emergency
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Worker in protective gear near molten metal against ArcelorMittal logo — symbol of blast furnace shutdown in Kryvyi Rih

Strike on ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih: Blast Furnace Plant Shutdown and Casualties Among Staff

Economy 08/16/2026, 20:24
🚨 Critical strike on ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih on the night of August 16, 2026. 💥 As a result of the attack, 2 people died, 13 were injured. 🏭 Blast furnace and energy production damaged; the plant switched to minimum mode. ⚖️ The Russian Ministry of Defense called the targets military-industrial complex (MIC) facilities; the plant insists on its civilian status. 📉 The strike exacerbates the economic crisis of the industry against the backdrop of rising tariffs and logistical problems.
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Villas and mansions in an elite area against the backdrop of a river, illustrating objects subject to taxation under new 2026 rules

Tax on 'excess square meters' in 2026: September 1 deadline, fines, and new calculation rules

Economy 08/16/2026, 20:03
🏠 Deadline September 1: property owners must pay tax on 'excess square meters'. 🔹 Tax is paid only for area exceeding 60 sq. m (apartment) or 120 sq. m (house). 🔹 Rate: up to 120 UAH per 1 sq. m. 🔹 Example: for a 100 sq. m apartment, pay 4800 UAH (for 40 excess meters). ⚠️ Fines for late payment: from 5% to 10% + penalty. 🚫 If renting out — exemption is lost, pay for everything! #taxes #realestate #Ukraine2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez on a yacht in Monte Carlo, celebrating their 10th anniversary and intimate wedding in Portugal

Wedding of the Year Without Guests: Ronaldo and Rodriguez Hold Intimate Ceremony in Portugal for 10th Anniversary

Culture 08/16/2026, 18:15
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are married! The couple opted for an intimate ceremony at their home in Portugal instead of a star-studded show. On August 11, 2026, they celebrated their 10th anniversary, which began at a Gucci store. 🤵👰 ✨ Gucci outfits, Chopard diamonds, and a blessing in Fatima — how the wedding of the year went without a honeymoon. Read the details in the longread!
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Wildberries logo against blooming flowerbeds and stormy sky — symbol of logistical collapse after attacks on Russian hubs

Logistical Collapse: Ukraine Puts 7 out of 10 Largest Wildberries Hubs in Russia Out of Action

Economy 08/16/2026, 15:24
🚨 Logistical Collapse: Ukraine Puts 7 out of 10 Largest Wildberries Hubs in Russia Out of Action. 🔥 On the night of August 16, a giant warehouse in Koledino (250k m²) was destroyed. 🚂 Earlier, trains near Moscow and objects in Bashkortostan were hit. 🇷🇺 MoD of Ukraine: "Russian logistics is acutely feeling the consequences of the war." #Wildberries #Logistics #War #Ukraine #Russia
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Collage featuring a gas station, oil rig, and fuel nozzle, illustrating the topic of fuel prices and savings

Calm at the Gas Stations: Current Fuel Prices, Price Differences, and the Main Secret of Saving

Economy 08/16/2026, 14:38
🛢️ Ukrainian fuel market on August 16, 2026: prices have stabilized, but the difference between networks is huge. Price breakdown, saving secrets, and expert opinions. 💰 The price difference for a full tank between premium gas stations and discounters reaches 325 UAH on gasoline and 300 UAH on diesel. 📉 Experts explain the difference through logistics and service levels. 📱 The main secret of saving: loyalty programs and apps can reduce the price by 5-6 UAH per liter. 🇺🇦 Read the full analysis of the situation at gas stations in our article.
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High-voltage transmission towers against a blue sky with clouds — symbolizing Ukraine’s energy grid facing a price deadlock and threats from price caps

Price Deadlock: Why Generators Refuse to Save the Grid During Deficit and How Price Caps Threaten Ukraine's Energy System

Economy 08/16/2026, 13:49
⚡️ **Energy Deadlock: Why Generators Are Not Saving the Grid?** A paradoxical situation has arisen in Ukraine: despite an energy deficit, part of the capacity remains idle. The reason is price caps (price limits), which make production unprofitable. 📉 **The Essence of the Problem:** • The cost of energy is higher than the permitted selling price. • Generators refuse to work on the balancing market if payment is delayed for months. • Prices were raised in January 2026, but are planned to return to their previous level on March 31. 🗣️ **Expert Opinion:** Alexander Vizir (Ukraine Facility Platform) warns: without a review of prices and debts, the system will not receive support during critical hours. Returning to low price caps threatens to reduce imports from Europe and deepen the deficit. #Energy #Ukraine #Economics #PriceCaps
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Ukrainian gas industry worker adjusts a valve on a pipeline, illustrating the theme of energy compromise and gas export in 2026

Energy Compromise: How Limited Gas Exports Will Save Ukraine's Industry in 2026

Economy 08/16/2026, 13:24
⚡️ **Energy Breakthrough 2026**: Experts propose resuming controlled gas exports to restore the industry. 💰 🔹 **The Essence**: Selling surplus gas abroad will provide funds for new wells and repairs after attacks. 🔹 **Safety**: Domestic market priority is preserved. Exports can be stopped instantly. 🔹 **Reserves**: By November, we will accumulate 15 billion cubic meters — more than enough for winter. #Gas #Economy #Energy #Ukraine2026
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