KYIV, Aug 1 – The Business Activity Expectations Index calculated by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) rose to 43.6 in July from 41.3 in June and remained below the neutral level, as evidenced by the results of a survey of enterprises released on Monday.

"In July 2022, the index rose to 43.6 against 41.3 in June. In July, the enterprises involved in the monthly survey remained pessimistic about economic results in the short term in all sectors of the economy," the National Bank said.