- Ruling coalition broke up after pro-presidential faction left it, protesting against the adoption of laws that dilute the powers of the President.
- Between January and August, real GDP growth jumped to 7.1% yoy as good crop harvest boosted agriculture.
- The Law on Joint Stock Companies was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada, but still not signed by the President.
- Current account deficit is estimated at USD 7.5 bn in the first eight months of 2008.
- Draft State Budget for 2009 envisages further increases in wages and pensions.
- Consumer price inflation slowed to 24.6% yoy in September.
- Fitch rating agency downgraded rating outlook for nine large Ukrainian banks.
MEMU SUPPLEMENT: "International financial crisis: black September"