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  1. Port strikes are pushing grain exports toward the Danube, while the National Bank of Ukraine rewrites rules for war-hit borrowers.

Ukraine GDP Forecast Downgraded Amid Inflation and Infrastructure Constraints

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development downgraded its forecast for Ukraine's real GDP growth to 1.5% for 2026 and 2.5% for 2027. This revision follows a 0.6% year-on-year contraction in the first quarter of 2026. Inflation accelerated to 7.7% in July, leading the central bank to raise the policy rate to 15.5% based on August figures.

From interfax.com.ua

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The macroeconomic outlook for Ukraine has weakened materially, shifting from slow recovery to near stagnation. Downside risks include prolonged disruption to Black Sea shipping, renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, and wider external financing gaps.

Port strikes are pushing grain exports toward the Danube, while the National Bank of Ukraine is rewriting rules for war-hit borrowers.

From interfax.com.ua

Who's involved

  • DanubeThe Danube river is constrained by low water levels, impacting infrastructure growth.
  • National Bank of UkraineThe National Bank of Ukraine raised the policy rate to 15.5% in response to accelerated inflation.
  • International Monetary FundThe International Monetary Fund may review financial buffers due to the weakening economy.
  • Sergii KoretskyiSergii Koretskyi's business operations face increased risk due to economic constraints and inflation.

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  • International Monetary FundSpeculative

    The International Monetary Fund might review financial buffers and aid due to the economic weakening and accelerating inflation.

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