Israeli Unemployment Drops to 2.8% in August as Labor Participation Dips
Israel's unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in August 2026, with prime-working-age employment at 78.6% and full-time roles increasing.
Israel's unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in August 2026, with prime-working-age employment at 78.6% and full-time roles increasing.
Israel's industrial producer prices rose 2.7% in August, largely due to a 28.6% jump in fuel costs, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
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.
The Bank of Israel's monthly Index of Economic Activity grew 0.4% in August, driven by imports and tax receipts.
Israel's consumer confidence index climbed to -20% in August 2026, indicating a shift in public sentiment regarding the nation's economic outlook.