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The Russian attack hit retail and business warehouses: which companies were affected
The Russian attack on Kyiv and the region on August 20 caused serious damage to the warehouse and logistics infrastructure. Objects that supply stores with food, cosmetics, frozen products and fuel were hit. For businesses, this means not only direct damage from destruction, but also the risk of interruptions in the supply of goods.
Cargo flow between Ukraine and Poland decreased to 9.75 million tons: where the drop was the largest
In seven months of 2026, 9.75 million tons of cargo were transported by rail through Ukrainian-Polish border crossings. This is 7% less than in the same period last year. At the same time, the dynamics in different directions differed significantly: some transits increased volumes, while on some routes the drop reached more than 70%. This is reported by RAIL.insider.
Alibaba's profits plunged by 75% due to record spending on artificial intelligence
Alibaba Group suffered a sharp loss in profitability, although its revenue continued to grow. The company is actively investing in AI, cloud technologies and data centers, expecting to receive significantly higher revenues in the future.
Due to blocked ports, Ukraine risks losing $500 million in export revenue
Blocking the ports of Greater Odessa creates serious problems for the Ukrainian mining and metallurgical complex. Businesses are losing access to key sea routes, and shipping across Europe is becoming uneconomical in many cases. According to Dragon Capital's estimate, in the second half of the year alone, Ukraine may not receive about $500 million in export revenue. "Economic Truth" writes about it.
Google may invest $12.2 billion in Marvell: a bet on its own AI chips
Google was granted the right to acquire nearly 59 million shares of Marvell for about $12.2 billion. The deal could provide the chip maker with up to $120 billion in revenue by fiscal year 2033 and reinforces Google's strategy to build its own infrastructure for artificial intelligence. This is reported by Reuters.
Bitcoin is again sharply rising in price: the rate has exceeded $68,000
Bitcoin for the day added about 6% and rose above $68,000. The sharp movement triggered a large-scale closing of short positions: approximately $1.4 billion worth of transactions were liquidated in four hours, CoinDesk reports.
Belgium invests $6 million in a fund for the development of Ukrainian business
The Belgian development financial institution BIO has become a new investor in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund.
Ukrainian bonds have brought investors about 150% since the beginning of 2023
Ukrainian sovereign debt has become one of the most profitable assets on the debt market of developing countries.
The state still controls half of Ukraine's banking sector: the share of state-owned banks is decreasing
In the second quarter of 2026, state banks accounted for 50.3% of the banking system's net assets. At the same time, private institutions continue to grow faster, gradually reducing the share of the state.
FOP may oblige to change fiscal checks from 2027: what the Ministry of Finance proposes
In fiscal checks, the list of mandatory details can be changed. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has prepared a draft of changes to the form and content of settlement documents. If approved, the new requirements could take effect on January 1, 2027. The changes will apply in particular to FOP and companies that use PRO or PRRO.
Owners of luxury cars paid more than UAH 214 million in transport tax
Local budgets received almost 60% more tax on expensive cars than last year. About 11,500 car owners became payers. This was reported by the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
Cashless payments in Ukraine have reached 96%: where do Ukrainians spend money from cards
Ukrainians increasingly pay for purchases with cards and smartphones In the first half of 2026, Ukrainians made 4.9 billion transactions with payment cards for a total amount of UAH 3.86 trillion. Non-cash payments continued to displace cash: their share reached 96% of all transactions by volume. This was reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.