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


On the Road to Hyperinflation (Gold and Silver) - Daryl Montgomery

Montgomery's concerns about hyperinflation and his recommends to invest in gold and silver.

 On the Road to Hyperinflation (Gold and Silver) - Daryl Montgomery

Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Hemke warned of a looming recession, anticipating the Federal Reserve will be forced to aggressively cut interest rates.

 Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Israel's economy improving but uncertainty remains high - Central Bank Gov.

The Bank of Israel left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% in its 8th straight such decision

 BANK OF Israel Governor Amir Yaron speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem last month. The regulatory shaming announced by the central bank this week is a step in the right direction, the writer maintains.

Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation, source says

An increasing number of Liberal parliamentarians, alarmed by a series of gloomy polls, have publicly urged Trudeau to quit.

 Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a fundraiser in Vancouver earlier this week. His certifying that Jews in Israel kill women, children, and babies puts Jews in North America in danger, the writer asserts.

Food sector sees profit rise during Israel-Hamas War as prices for consumers skyrocket

Critics have blamed monopolies for price hikes unrelated to raw material costs, deepening Israel's cost-of-living crisis.

Consumers at a supermarket, illustration

Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy

The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.

A shop opens at Agripas street in Jerusalem next to the Machane Yehuda market

Keren Ben-David, CEO of Davidson Group: "Pre-Inflation Prices in Modi’in’s Prime Real Estate"


“Persistent Inflation” Not the Same as Inflation – Growing Concern

CPI is up, which is good. But record household debt is a sign of “inflation fighting inflation.” Persistent inflation could be with us for years, say analysts.

 “Persistent Inflation” Not the Same as Inflation – Growing Concern

Why Gold Keeps Rising - Perhaps Because The Fed is About to Print Again

$531B in Treasury Auctions settles today, spotlighting hidden risks in the dollar system. As bank reserves thin, central banks may face tough choices, affecting inflation and monetary metals.

 Why Gold Keeps Rising - Perhaps Because The Fed is About to Print Again

Wartime gov't payouts risk stoking inflation

The high cost of the war and the supply problems it has caused, tax hikes expected in 2025, and wage increases, are all pushing prices upwards.

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