Inflation

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Inflation in Israel rises back above target range of 3%

Inflation has risen back above the Bank of Israel's annual target range upper limit of 3%.

 Inflation (Illustrative).

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June brings price hikes in multiple sectors for Israeli consumers

"Since the start of the war, the big food companies have raised prices by dozens of percent," said a lobby group.

 A cart laden with groceries.

The difference between macro/micro inflation during the war in Israel

Despite inflation and government-controlled prices increasing on May 1st, Israel’s microeconomy should be stable. However, Israel’s macroeconomy will face the consequences of the war for a few years.

VARIOUS ISRAELI banknotes are displayed for an illustrative photo. The economy is well on its way to the pre-pandemic standards of budgetary discipline.

Israel-Hamas war takes toll on Israel's 2023 GDP

GDP revealed to have decreased in final quarter of 2023 as a result of conflict, revised report shows.

 A slowdown in economic activity and a sharp increase in the deficit following the injection of funds into the affected sectors

Eid in Pakistan: Elites undaunted by inflation while the working class struggles to survive

Rising inflation dampened the joy of Eid al-Fitr in Pakistan, whose economy is considered repressed, according to a Washington-based think tank.

 A man carries a baby while visiting a fair, during the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, in Karachi, Pakistan April 11, 2024.

Turkey's central bank delivers bold rate hike amid inflation concerns

The sharp rate increase sparked a rally for the Turkish lira, which appreciated as much as 2%. 

 A logo of Turkey's Central Bank is pictured at the entrance to its headquarters in Ankara, Turkey February 8, 2024.

The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%

Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges

  Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron /

Inflation declines, credit card spending rises: BofA on Israel’s economy

The report said the general unemployment rate went up to 10.2% when the conflict started, and now it's at 7.2%, partially due to the many Israelis serving in reserves.

VARIOUS ISRAELI banknotes are displayed for an illustrative photo. The economy is well on its way to the pre-pandemic standards of budgetary discipline.