{
  "id": 7600861,
  "title": "Half of Ukrainian businesses expect UAH revenue growth in 2027, remain cautious about growth trends – EBA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/half-of-ukrainian-businesses-expect-uah-revenue-growth-in-2027-remain",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:19:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1204824.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Business Association (EBA) survey reveals cautious expectations for Ukrainian businesses in 2027. Of the 88 surveyed, 39% anticipate negative trends, 34% foresee no change, and 27% expect positive trends. The ongoing war is a major factor shaping business planning, with 98% of respondents factoring a continued conflict into their strategies. In response to currency risks, companies are preparing budgets accounting for potential fluctuations. Revenue forecasts for 2027 show mixed signals: 53% expect growth in hryvnia, 29% predict a decline, and 18% expect stability. However, in dollar terms, 41% forecast a decline in revenue, 36% anticipate growth, and 23% expect no change. Volume-wise, 38% expect a decline, 35% foresee growth, and 27% anticipate no change. Despite cautious expectations, 3% of companies plan new large-scale investments, averaging $5 million each. A higher 48% intend to invest in social projects, averaging around 4% of revenue. Technological transformation is a priority, with 83% planning to use AI tools for efficiency gains. The government is expected to prioritize combating corruption (58%), enhancing energy security (40%), and protecting against hostile attacks (35%).",
  "summary": "Cautious expectations prevail in assessments of overall business trends for 2027, as 39% of companies forecast negative trends, another 34% expect no change, while 27% anticipate positive trends, according to the Business Forecasts 2027 survey conducted by the European Business Association (EBA) among its member companies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}