Moderate growth continued in economy during past two quarters
Industry & Trade Economy
17.06.13
Moderate growth continued in economy during past two quarters
Israel's business sector activity was moderate at the end of 2012 and strengthened a bit in the beginning of 2013
Consumer Price Index Up 0.1% in May
Industry & Trade Economy
17.06.13
Consumer Price Index Up 0.1% in May
Since the beginning of the year, the CPI has risen by 0.5% with increases particularly noted in fresh fruit, culture and entertainment, home maintenance, housing and health
The Bank of Israel reduces the interest rate by 0.25% to 1.5 %
Industry & Trade Economy
17.05.13
The Bank of Israel reduces the interest rate by 0.25% to 1.5 %
Israel’s inflation rate dropped to a six-year low in April, adding to the economic evidence that spurred policy makers to cut borrowing costs
UK business delegation of largest retail companies to visit Israel-19-22 May
Industry & Trade Trade
17.05.13
UK business delegation of largest retail companies to visit Israel-19-22 May
UK’s largest retail companies will arrive to experience the wide range of cutting-edge retail-technologies that are on offer in Israel and explore potential business prospects
Trade deficit down in first four months
Industry & Trade Trade
17.05.13
Trade deficit down in first four months
In the first four months of the year, the merchandise trade deficit narrowed to an annualized NIS 42.3 billion, down from NIS 70.4 billion in 2012 and NIS 52.2 billion in 2011
Consumer Price Index up 0.4% in April 2013
Industry & Trade Economy
17.05.13
Consumer Price Index up 0.4% in April 2013
April's CPI rise was the sharpest monthly rise so far this year
Israeli Consumer Confidence Index down 4.2 points in April 2013
Industry & Trade Economy
11.05.13
Israeli Consumer Confidence Index down 4.2 points in April 2013
The Consumer Confidence Indices are leading indicators than can predict the public’s consumption behavior
Israel and Indian state of Karnataka signed pact to boost R&D
Industry & Trade Trade
11.05.13
Israel and Indian state of Karnataka signed pact to boost R&D
The agreement envisages Israel benefiting from Karnataka's human resources and the latter from Israeli innovations
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