Israel Sees 5.2% Increase in Credit Card Purchases
Israeli consumers significantly increased credit card spending by 5.2% from December 2025 to February 2026, data shows.
December 2025
Export of Services Up 0.5%
Israel's services exports climbed 0.5% in December 2025, with high-tech services seeing a 2.2% boost, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
CPI Down 0.3% in January
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.3% in January 2026, with clothing and transportation prices falling sharply. Annual inflation reached 1.8%.
Israel Sees Slight Decline in Overall Employment in December 2025
Israel's December 2025 employment rate saw a slight decline to 61.0%, with labor force participation at 62.9% as per the latest Central Bureau of Statistics.
Percentage of Labor Force Employed Down Slightly in December 2025
Israel's December 2025 labor force data reveals a slight decrease in the percentage of the labor force to 62.9% and employment rate to 61.0%, with unemployment.
Supreme Court ruling on competitive tool
Israel's Supreme Court ruled in December 2025 that licensed competitive vehicles are not motor vehicles under the Torts Ordinance, impacting driver liability.
December 2025 Hearing Results
December 2025 hearings addressed Sports Driving Law violations, with the Director of the Sports Driving Authority issuing decisions on offenses committed under.
Consumer Confidence Index Down in December 2025
Israel's consumer confidence index plummeted to -18% in December 2025, indicating significant pessimism. The index ranges from -100 to +100.
Israel’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall at the End of 2025
Israel's foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.941 billion to $229.484 billion in December 2025, mainly due to government activity.
Net Balances of Financial Situation in December Were Positive
Israel's financial situation revealed positive net balances in December 2025, with industry and services sectors showing significant gains. Hotels also saw.