Tariffs Are a Discipline, Not a Press Release:
Donald Trump declares tariffs are a discipline, not a press release, in a Truth Social post.
Economy
CPI UP 0.4% in March 2026
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% in March 2026, with notable price hikes in vegetables, fruits, and clothing, according to the Central.
Trump: Tax Deductions Deliver 'Biggest Refunds' for Tipped Workers:
Donald Trump claims his tax deductions will provide the "biggest refunds" for tipped workers.
Slight Increases in March Producer Price Indexes
Israel's industrial output prices rose 0.8% in March 2026, driven by a 3.6% increase in fuel prices, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Slight Increases in March Price Input Indexes
Israel's March 2026 input price indexes reveal a 0.2% rise in residential construction costs and a 0.8% increase for bus services.
Slight Decrease in Apartment Prices in March
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.1% decrease in apartment prices for March 2026, based on recent transaction data.
Low Dollar Helps Fuel Sharp Increase in Tobacco Imports
Israel's cigarette imports surged 20.5% in March 2026, with the value of all tobacco imports rising 53%, driven by a weaker dollar and travel bans.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, April 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, the Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates, with currencies like the US Dollar and Euro seeing slight declines against the Shekel.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap April 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a downturn, with the TA-35 index closing down 1.13% to 4,378.45.
Mixed Trends in Appliance Imports March 2026
In March 2026, Israel's appliance imports saw mixed results, with refrigerators and dryers declining, while washing machines and dishwashers surged.