- Yulia Tymoshenko's arrest and trial attracts more international attention.
- Manufacturing growth slowed to 9.0% yoy in August due to sharp change in statistical base for oil products production.
- Ukrainian authorities continue efforts to renegotiate gas contracts with Russia.
- Financial account balance returned to surplus in July as peak of external debt repayments passed.
- Central fiscal deficit remained small as central fiscal revenues grew.
- CPI growth slowed to 8.9% yoy due to good harvest of fruit and vegetables as well as high statistical base.
- Exchange rate remained stable despite depreciation expectations.
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