Job Vacancies Up in April
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.04% job vacancy rate in April, with 131,046 positions available, an increase from March.
Economy
CPI in Israel Up 1.2% in April
Israel's Consumer Price Index rose 1.2% in April 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, with significant price hikes in fruit and transportation.
Israel’s Milk Boom: Holiday Surge Meets Long-Term Production Growth
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture reports significant 2025 dairy sector growth with high yields and a 63% demand surge for the Shavuot holiday in Jerusalem.
Increases in Producer Price Indexes
Israel's Producer Price Index for April 2026 reveals a 3.9% increase in industrial output prices, with fuel prices up 41.4% month-over-month.
Across The Board Increases in April Price Indexes
Israel's Input Price Index saw across-the-board increases in April 2026, with significant jumps in bus fares, construction, and agriculture.
Israel’s Trade Deficit $4.3 Billion in April
Israel's trade deficit hit $4.3 billion in April 2026, as exports and imports both saw significant declines, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 14, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed May 14, 2026, with the TA-35 index up 0.45% and TA-125 up 0.43%, as equity turnover exceeded NIS 5.3 billion.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The Bank of Israel set the end-of-day shekel exchange rates for May 14, 2026, with the NIS showing slight declines against the USD, EUR, and GBP.
Retail Sales Down Slightly
Israeli retail sales revenue decreased by 0.3% in early 2026, but food chain revenues saw an 8.8% increase, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Bank of Israel Moves Forward with New Digital Shekel
The Bank of Israel has advanced its digital shekel project, concluding benefits outweigh costs and detailing progress in regulation and technological.