Despite two national elections on the horizon, Ukrainian business executives have a positive outlook on business for the next 12 months,

Despite two national elections on the horizon, Ukrainian business executives have a positive outlook on business for the next 12 months, according to a new survey of 682 business heads. conducted by the National Bank of Ukraine in the third quarter of 2018. “The business expectations index for the next 12 months was 117.2%,” the central bank reports reports of the survey, where 100% is neutral. “The most optimistic forecasts are in the processing industry.” More than 30% of respondents expect production to grow. About 50% are convinced that it will remain at the same level, the bank reported of the survey conducted in 22 regions. It was the 10th quarter in a row registering net positive expectations. Business leaders predict increased sales, increased investment in machinery and inventory, and increased foreign investment in all segments, but agriculture.