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Israel’s inflation drops sharply as consumer price index falls; housing prices down again

Israel’s September consumer price index fell 0.6%, pulling annual inflation down to 2.5%—the lowest since February and well within the government’s target; Apartment prices fell another 0.6%, extending a months-long decline

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 10.16.25

Israel Consumer Price Index falls 0.6% in September; annual inflation drops to 2.5%

Home prices fall for sixth straight month; rent and fresh vegetables rise; central bank expected to cut interest rate in November

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 10.15.25

Israel inflation falls within target, raising hopes of first interest rate cut in nearly two years

Annual inflation slows to 2.9% in August, within government's 1–3% target, raising prospects for Bank of Israel’s first rate cut in 21 months as economy struggles with war costs, boycotts and widening budget deficit

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 09.15.25

Israel’s annual inflation slows to 3.1% as housing prices continue to drop

Overseas travel jumped 11.9% and domestic vacations rose 6.3% in July, while fresh vegetables and fruits fell 0.9% and clothing and footwear dropped 4.2%; rents rose 2.6% for renewing tenants and 5.4% for new tenants

Gad Lior | 08.16.25

Israel inflation projected to hit 3%, fueling optimism for first rate cut in 20 months

July CPI, expected to rise 0.3%–0.5%, may bring annual inflation to the top of the government’s target range; a further dip in August could pave the way for a September 29 interest rate cut, with volatile airfare, rent and food prices shaping forecasts

Gad Lior | 08.14.25

Bank of Israel holds interest rate at 4.5% amid fragile recovery

BOI keeps its key rate unchanged for a sixth straight decision, citing lingering inflation and geopolitical risk; Governor Amir Yaron signals upcoming rate cuts, projecting economic growth ahead if post-war stability holds

Gad Lior | 07.07.25

Inflation or not, you can plan a delicious and inexpensive Passover seder

Rising costs don’t have to dampen your Passover seder; With creative planning, affordable ingredients and a little help from your guests, you can prepare a festive, delicious meal that’s both elegant and budget-friendly

Tiki Golan | 04.06.25

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Israel's inflation climbs to 3.8%; consumer price Index rises 0.6% in January

CPI surged in January amid early 2025 price hikes; housing prices rose 0.4% in Nov-Dec, with a 7.3% annual increase, down from 7.8% last month; new home prices climbed 0.7%

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 02.14.25

Even McDonald's is too expensive for most Americans in new economic climate

Despite decreasing inflation, US consumers are distancing themselves from fast food chains and food manufacturers like Mondelēz and General Mills; This frugality has extended to higher-income groups, and even Louis Vuitton is feeling the impact of interest rates on US shopping habits

Tamar Tunik | 08.07.24

Israeli officials optimistic inflation to cool down ahead of CPI print

Moderate change to Consumer Price Index would would bring Israel's annual inflation rate below 3% target, allowing Bank of Israel to potentially cut interest rates

Sharon Kidon, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 02.15.24

CPI rose in July, but annual inflation dropped to 3.3% and apartment prices fell again

As expected, the consumer price index for the month of July rose by 0.3%, but annual inflation decreased due to the comparison with the large increase in the same month last year. Apartment prices decreased by 0.2% in May-June compared to the previous months and the increase in the last 12 months dropped to 5.2%. Leases for new tenants have become more expensive by 9%

Gad Lior, Hila Zion | 08.15.23

Israeli housing market takes a dip, consumer prices hold steady, inflation at 4.2%

Interest rate hikes seem to make a dent on persistent cost of living problem as Consumer Price Index unchanged in June, defying all predictions; Housing prices downtick 0.3% compared to last month but grew 7.6% year-on-year; rent prices surge 9.8%

Hila Tsion | 07.15.23

Why doesn't Israel's inflation problem seem to abate?

Expert economist says he believes that Israel is facing many hurdles before inflation rate declines and that a largescale plan is required in the housing market before prices see significant drop

Dan Raban | 06.18.23

Exploring the foreign exchange market: What causes the shekel's strength or weakness?

In the past week, Israel's shekel has strengthened after a long period of weakness, which the Bank of Israel attributed, among other factors, to judicial reform; Who are the actual traders in the foreign exchange market? Why is it different from other markets and how does it affect interest rates and prices?

Dan Raban | 06.11.23

Priced out: The New York reality for Israelis with a dream

Life in New York has become almost unbearable even for Americans who make a decent living, but for Israelis and observant Jews who dream of living the Big Apple life, expenses could price them out of the city entirely

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.29.23

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