Inflation

Israel against the current

While the world talks about interest rate hikes, Israel returns to rate cuts

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial
Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control

 A participant stands near a logo of the World Bank at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018

World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure

"the U.K. economy is likely to face continued inflationary pressure amid persistent uncertainty from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global energy markets."

UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices


Israeli shekel sees 10.34% decline vs. USD since 2023 - new research

In spite of this data, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said, "Israeli economy is showing relative resilience and stability."

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen addressing a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate steady at 4.75% amidst inflation concerns

There’s still no telling when the interest rate will decline, experts note.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Despite CPI rise by 0.3%, the future of Israel’s inflation is uncertain

While a potential slowdown in economic activity is expected, the notable wage increases and shekel devaluation are set to have serious repercussions on the Israeli inflation rate.

 An illustrative image of a financial graph and shopping bag, symbolizing rising prices and wages.

Burger King says tomatoes on 'vacation' as India battles food inflation

"Even tomatoes need a vacation...we are unable to add tomatoes to our food," read notices posted at two Burger King India outlets.

 A Burger King sign.

Wages in Israel have increased since last year — and that’s bad

Higher nominal wages indicate continuing inflation within Israel, which could lead to further counter-inflationary action from the Bank of Israel.

 An illustrative image of a financial graph and shopping bag, symbolizing rising prices and wages.

Bank of Israel warns: Economy at risk, judicial reform to blame

According to the BoI’s latest report, judicial reform and inflation rate adjustments are the primary factors that can significantly impact Israel’s risk premium.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Israel’s June CPI: Are Bank of Israel’s counter-inflation measures paying off?

A stationary CPI may be a signal that the bank’s efforts to mitigate inflation are working — assuming the shekel and Israel’s political stability don’t crumble.

 Inflation (Illustrative).

Traders hold for US data as China disinflation risk drags

US consumer prices are expected on Wednesday to show headline inflation slowed to its lowest since early 2021 at 3.1%, down from 9.1% a year earlier.

Traders work on the floor of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, October 2, 2014.

Bank of Israel decides not to raise interest rate, for now

Bank of Israel governor: "We are still in an environment of great uncertainty."

 View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israeli watchdog seeks data from banks in interest rate probe

Israel's aggressive policy-tightening cycle has sparked anger among its citizens as mortgage, loan payments and the cost of living have soared, with inflation staying around 5%.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.