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.

Articles

Student in traditional clothing drawing in class, illustrating expenses on school supplies and uniforms for an article about the cost of getting ready for school in 2026

School Shock 2026: How much it costs to get a child ready for school and how to save the family budget

Economy 08/10/2026, 14:23
🎒 School Shock 2026: How much does it cost to get a child ready for school? By September 1, Ukrainian families will have to spend not only on notebooks. Backpacks, uniforms, shoes, and other attributes can significantly hit the budget. 💰 Minimum budget: 10,000 UAH 💸 Comfortable budget: 15-20,000 UAH Backpacks with orthopedics cost from 3000 UAH. Experts advise checking promotions and using old things. 📚 The Cabinet of Ministers has also approved changes in education standards for 2027. #School2026 #Education #Savings #Ukraine
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Metinvest logo on white surface — symbol of Ukrainian metallurgical company operating under blockade and tax pressure

Metinvest under blockade: UAH 8.5 billion in taxes for the first half of the year and the threat of halting half the industry

Economy 08/10/2026, 13:18
📉 Metinvest paid UAH 8.5 billion in taxes for the first half of 2026. This is 8% less than last year. 🚫 Port blockades and CBAM threaten to shut down half of Ukraine's metallurgical enterprises by the end of the year. 🌿 The environmental tax increased by 12%, despite the overall drop in payments. 🇺🇦 Since 2022, more than UAH 82 billion has been transferred to the budget.
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A worker in protective gear operates a gas valve against a backdrop of yellow pipelines, symbolizing the importance of exports for the Ukrainian gas industry.

Gas valve: how partial exports will save Ukraine's production from collapse

Economy 08/10/2026, 12:41
🇺🇦 The government is developing a mechanism for partial gas exports. This is not about exporting a strategic resource, but a way to save production from collapse due to falling demand and Russian attacks. 💰 Revenue will go towards infrastructure repair and new wells. Experts: this will strengthen, not weaken, energy security. #Ukraine #Gas #Energy #Economy
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A group of fashionistas at Copenhagen Fashion Week 2027 showcasing vibrant eclectic styles, contrasting with Scandinavian minimalism

Copenhagen Fashion Week 2027: How Scandinavian Minimalism Gave Way to Vibrant Eclecticism and Crochet

Culture 08/10/2026, 11:50
🌟 Copenhagen Fashion Week 2027: Scandinavian minimalism gives way to vibrant eclecticism! Crochet, fringe, and bold color combinations are the main trends. Pink socks with metallic mules and red sports shorts with leopard jackets are what surprised guests. The future of Scandinavian fashion is in experimentation! #CopenhagenFashionWeek #StreetStyle #Trends2027
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Elderly woman carefully reviewing documents related to pension recalculation in 2026

Pension Recalculation in 2026: How Pensioners Can Recover Underpaid Funds and Required Documents

Economy 08/10/2026, 06:38
🇺🇦 The Pension Fund of Ukraine has clarified the rules for pension recalculation in 2026. If service or earnings were not fully accounted for, money will be returned, but only upon application. Errors are not corrected automatically. 📝 What you need to know: 🔹 Recalculation is only upon personal application. 🔹 Working pensioners will have their pension recalculated only after dismissal. 🔹 The supplement for combat veterans has increased to 648.75 UAH. 🔹 The allowance for IDPs will be extended automatically, even if they are employed. #Pension #Ukraine #PFU #SocialProtection #News2026
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Young woman with floral crown by the sea at sunset — symbol of luck and harmony for zodiac signs favored in August-September 2026 per astrologer Kateryna Solovyova’s forecast

Mars in Cancer: Astrologer Kateryna Solovyova names the Zodiac signs that will be lucky in August-September 2026

Culture 08/10/2026, 03:12
🪐 Mars enters the sign of Cancer on August 11, 2026, and will remain there until the end of September. Astrologer Kateryna Solovyova named the Zodiac signs that this period will bring luck in business and career to, and who should be more careful with their health and finances. Find out how the astrological transit will affect your life! 🔮✨ #horoscope #marsincancer #astrology2026
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Airbus A330-800neo in flight over mountains, symbolizing record demand for aircraft and supply chain challenges in 2026

Airbus in 2026: Record Demand and Supply 'Bottleneck'

Economy 08/10/2026, 01:54
📉 **Airbus in 2026: Demand Hits Records, Deliveries Drop** In July 2026, Airbus received net orders for 138 aircraft but delivered only 67 units to customers. This drop in deliveries puts the annual target of 870 airliners at risk. 🇨🇳 **Key Customers:** • SMBC Aviation Capital — 100 A320neo • Hainan Airlines — 40 aircraft • China Eastern — 25 A330-900 • Riyadh Air — 6 A350-1000 🏭 **Production:** 418 aircraft delivered in 7 months. 452 units remain to be delivered in 5 months (need >90 per month). #Airbus #Aviation #Economy #News2026
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A wooden crate with a crack emitting a red growth chart, symbolizing economic shock and price increases due to the destruction of warehouse infrastructure.

Economic Shock: Experts Forecast 20% Price Hikes Due to Destruction of Warehouse Infrastructure

Economy 08/10/2026, 00:20
📉 Economic Forecast for August 9, 2026: Prices in Ukraine Could Soar by 20%. Alexander Bondarenko, Director of the Investment Programs Bureau, warned of a supply shock due to the destruction of warehouses. 🔥 Key Takeaways: • Price increases of 15–20% due to loss compensation. • Impact on electronics, auto parts, and imports. • Supply recovery will take 1–1.5 months. #economy #inflation #ukrainianews
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