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The State Statistics Service of Ukraine has revised its estimate of real GDP growth for Q2 2026, lowering it to 0.4% compared to the same period in 2025. The previous estimate was 0.6%. The revision was made due to updated operational data.
Migration expert Oleksiy Poznyak stated that Ukraine needs to attract labor migrants from Asia and Africa due to a shortage of workforce and the non-return of some refugees. He also noted that the potential for mass outbound migration from Ukraine has already been exhausted.
In August 2026, Russia's budget deficit amounted to 5.7 trillion rubles, or 2.5% of GDP. According to the Ministry of Finance, the deficit for January-August 2026 exceeded the annual plan. Despite a surplus in August, the financial situation remains challenging.
Deputy Head of the NBU Volodymyr Lepushynskyi reported on the negative impact of increased Russian shelling on the labor market in Ukraine. Specifically, demand for workers has decreased, and businesses have become more cautious in expanding their workforce and opening new vacancies.
A price review of popular goods in various cities of Ukraine is ongoing. Information about prices will be updated regularly.
The National Bank of Ukraine has warned of possible inflation increases due to attacks on logistics infrastructure. Estimates suggest prices could rise by 0.4-0.6 percentage points by the end of 2026, particularly in the autumn.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) announced new official exchange rates for the hryvnia against the dollar and euro for September 8, 2026. Initially, incorrect data was published due to a technical glitch, which was later corrected.
The Aushan hypermarket chain announced the introduction of limits on the sale of certain product groups. This decision is related to the separation of retail and wholesale purchases to avoid shortages on shelves.
Due to mobilization in Ukraine, there is a growing demand for specialists who can work from home. More than 50 companies are offering over 1000 job vacancies with salaries starting at $500, accepting candidates without experience or education.
The government is introducing a new format of social assistance that allows families to receive payments of up to 15,000 hryvnias. The assistance can be applied for through the 'Diia' app, with the amount determined based on the family's income.
As of September 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves amounted to $48.66 billion, down 5% in August. The decline is attributed to reduced international financial aid and currency interventions.
In Ukraine, particularly in Kyiv and Odesa, large queues are forming at "Metro" hypermarkets. People are actively purchasing products in anticipation of the arrival of an American delegation.
The Ukrainian government announced a one-time payment of 19,400 hryvnias for over 380,000 families in frontline communities for the 2026/2027 heating season. The total funding amounts to 7.4 billion hryvnias, sourced from international organizations. Applications for assistance will be accepted until October 30, 2026.
As of August 2026, Lviv has the highest prices for new buildings among western regions of Ukraine, with an average cost of 68,900 UAH per square meter. In contrast, Lutsk is one of the cities with the cheapest housing, where the price per square meter is 43,000 UAH. Other cities like Chernivtsi and Uzhhorod also show high prices for new buildings, at 51,600 UAH per square meter.
Carrot prices in Ukraine have been falling for three weeks due to excess supply. Farmers are trying to quickly sell produce that is not suitable for long-term storage.
