BOL: The rise in the index, following gains in recent months, points to a continued recovery in economic activity”
The Bank of Israel (BoI ) reported last Thursday that Israel's economic performance index, or "S" index, rose 0.2% in February 2010, its 12th increase in a row.
The BoI noted in a statement that "The rise in the index, following gains in recent months, points to a continued recovery in economic activity”.
Percent change from prior month
Feb 2010 Jan 2010*
S index+ 0.2 + 0.3
Exports of services index + 5.7 + 2.1
Exports of goods index - 3.7 + 3.6
Consumer goods imports + 0.6 + 0.8
Imports of mfg inputs + 5.1 + 6.2
Industrial production + 2.7 + 0.9
Revenue from commerce/services + 3.5 + 1.7
*-revised
Israel economic performance index +0.2% in Feb
BOL: The rise in the index, following gains in recent months, points to a continued recovery in economic activity”
22.03.10 / 00:00
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