- Presidential campaign was officially started.
- Industrial production increased by 1.9% mom in September.
- Price for imported gas was increased by 5% in the fourth quarter.
- Current account deficit decreased to USD 1.0 bn over the nine months of 2009.
- Central fiscal deficit (general fund) reached UAH 25 bn between January and September.
- Real wages fell by 10.3% yoy over three quarters of 2009.
- Inflation was at 14.1% yoy in October.
- In October, the stock of bank deposits has decreased for the second month in a row.
- HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH: Social standards’ increase: populism battle