CPI Rises 0.7% in August 2026
Israel's Consumer Price Index rose 0.7% in August 2026, driven by higher vegetable and transportation costs, with annual inflation at 1.5%.
Economy
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Bank of Israel released Thursday's end-of-day Shekel exchange rates on September 17, 2026, with the US Dollar seeing a slight increase.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, September 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw the TA-35 index rise by 1.02% and TA Sector-Balance by 1.09%.
Israel’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.8% in August 2026
Israel's unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in August 2026, down from 3.1% in July, signaling continued strength in the nation's labor market.
Israel’s Foreign Assets Surge to $1 Trillion in Second Quarter of 2026
Israel's foreign assets reached $1.013 trillion by June 2026, marking a 10% increase due to investment gains and securities.
Tel Aviv Tops Middle East, Ranks 34th in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Cities Index
Tel Aviv, valued at $267 billion, secured 34th place globally in Oxford Economics' 2026 Cities Index, leading the Middle East.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Bets Big on Foreign Investors, Targets 15%-18% Growth
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) CEO Ittai Ben Zeev unveiled a new strategic plan in Tel Aviv, targeting 15%-18% growth by 2031 through increased foreign.
Industrial Producer Prices Jump 2.7% in August on Fuel Costs
Israel's industrial producer prices jumped 2.7% in August, driven by a significant rise in fuel costs, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel Reports Rising Construction and Transport Input Prices for August 2026
Israel's construction and transport sectors saw rising input prices in August 2026, with significant jumps in bus and paving costs.
Israel’s Job Vacancies Decline in August 2026, Statistics Bureau Reports
Israel's job vacancies fell to 142,949 in August 2026, down from 146,133 in July, as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics.