- The presidents of Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan signed a treaty to establish a Common Economic Space.
- Despite the decline in agriculture, the real GDP continued its growth at 5.3% yoy from January to August.
- A price increase of petroleum products provoked administrative interventions in the market.
- The government continues with administrative price controls on the grain and sugar markets.
- Ukraine and Cuba signed a protocol on accession for goods and services within the framework of the WTO negotiations.
- The foreign direct investment inflow increased considerably.
- The NBU Council approved the main guidelines for the 2004 monetary policy. They do not envisage substantial policy changes.
- The deposit insurance coverage was increased by one third from UAH 1500 to UAH 2000.