Israel Sees 19% Jump in Visitor Arrivals in September, But Year-to-Date Remains Down
Israel welcomed a 19% increase in visitor arrivals in September 2026, though year-to-date totals are down 15% from last year.
Israel welcomed a 19% increase in visitor arrivals in September 2026, though year-to-date totals are down 15% from last year.
On October 8, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) reported mixed results, with the TA-90 and TA-125 indices experiencing gains.
Israel's September budget deficit hit NIS 10.1 billion, with real estate tax revenue down 18% year-on-year.
The Bank of Israel set end-of-day Shekel exchange rates on Thursday, October 7, 2026, with the NIS showing gains against the US Dollar, Euro, and other.
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a broad decline on October 7, 2026, with major indices like the TA-35 and TA-SME60 closing lower.
Israel's services exports, excluding startups, decreased 4.7% in July 2026, primarily due to a contraction in the technology sector.
Israel's foreign exchange reserves dropped to $236.998 billion in September 2026, a $4.643 billion decrease from August, the Bank of Israel reported.
The Bank of Israel reported Wednesday, October 7, 2026, that the Israeli Shekel saw a daily increase against several currencies, including the US Dollar and.
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports the average gross salary reached 14,121 shekels in August 2026, a 4.0% annual increase.
On October 6, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a downturn, with the TA-90 index dropping by 2% and other key indices also closing lower.