- According to international observers local elections were mostly democratic, but had a large number of procedural violations.
- Industrial output growth accelerated to 10.2% yoy thanks to external demand.
- Tight grain export quotas were introduced in October.
- Largest wind power plant in Ukraine may be built.
- Financial account surplus jumped in September thanks to Eurobonds issue by Ukraine.
- Between January and September, Ukraine met the fiscal target set by IMF with UAH 47.5 bn consolidated deficit.
- Consumer inflation slowed to 10.1% yoy in October despite high inflation expectations.
- NBU continued to sell foreign currency in October.
- HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH: Free trade with EU