KYIV, March 3 – The Business Expectations Index, calculated by the National Bank of Ukraine, in February rose by 10.9 points, to 51.2 points, which is above the neutral value of 50 points and signals the prevalence of optimistic business expectations.

"Businesses have significantly improved expectations regarding their economic results. The growth of the index was due to improved sentiment regarding the economic situation at industrial enterprises and the service sector," the NBU said.