Inflation

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story

The State of Israel sits at the center of the geopolitical turbulence, yet precisely at this juncture many of its macro indicators look better than those of quite a few countries far removed from it.

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial
Israeli real estate – construction site.

Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel against the current

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control


Iranian war vs. the global inflation on the future of the Israel Air Force

While top Israeli officials want to increase the air force's supply of fighter jets, global inflation might make that more difficult.

 A row of F35 planes at the Nevatim Air Force Base.

WATCH: Tanking stocks, global recession risk: What do you need to know about Trump's tariffs?

Trump's announcement of a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners, plus additional duties for many countries, has sent global markets spiraling.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs alongside a photo of Netanyahu against a backdrop of a stock market chart. (illustration)

Bank of Israel to keep rates unchanged as Gaza conflict resumes

Central bank officials have said they expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year and hope to lower rates once or twice in 2025.

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Almost no GDP growth, labor shortage impacted by Palestinian worker ban - Bank of Israel on 2024

The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.

 View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Crazy | Levi Gunter

Levi Gunter explains central banks' massive gold buying, driven by inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Crazy | Levi Gunter

Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike - Reuters poll

The rate has stayed at 4.5% since January 2024, when it was cut from 4.75%.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Still a long way to 2%: Inflation surges again


Analysts see pay rises pushing inflation higher

According to the central bank's own research department, inflation will be 2.6% in 2025, falling to 2.3% in 2026.

 View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

The $40,000 Gold Question | Lynette Zang

Lynette Zang warns of a potential hyperinflationary crisis and urges investors to consider gold as a crucial hedge against economic turmoil.

 The $40,000 Gold Question | Lynette Zang

Trust In U.S. T-Bonds Failing; Gold's The #1 Choice | Clive Thompson

Clive Thompson recently warned in an interview with Liberty and Finance of a looming crisis in government debt, urging investors to consider gold as a crucial hedge against inflation.

 Trust In U.S. T-Bonds Failing; Gold's The #1 Choice | Clive Thompson