IMF: downgraded projection for Israel's economic growth in 2011 to 3.5%
Industry & Trade
01.02.11
IMF: downgraded projection for Israel's economic growth in 2011 to 3.5%
As the IMF sees inflation in Israel reaching 2.7% this year after 2010 saw a 2.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
National Insurance Institute: Jobless claims down 14.5% in 2010
Industry & Trade
24.01.11
National Insurance Institute: Jobless claims down 14.5% in 2010
The monthly average of new claims fell 18% to 14,627 in 2010 from 17,820 in 2009. The drop in the number of new unemployment claims began in the second half of the year
Strong Shekel cost Israeli exporters US$3.3billion
Industry & Trade
24.01.11
Strong Shekel cost Israeli exporters US$3.3billion
Manufacturers Association found that due to the Shekel gaining 15% against the dollar, the export lost greatly in 2010
Israel's 2010 inflation rate - 2.7%
Industry & Trade
24.01.11
Israel's 2010 inflation rate - 2.7%
According to CBS the CPI rose 0.4% in December followong a 3.9% CPI increase in each of the previous two years
Israel ranked 43rd in the 2010 Index of economic freedom
Industry & Trade
17.01.11
Israel ranked 43rd in the 2010 Index of economic freedom
Israel is ranked 5th out of 17 countries in the Middle East/North Africa region. The country came in 42nd last year, but its score actually improved since, to 68.5 points from 67.7
Israel’s diamond controller published leading diamond exporters list
Industry & Trade
17.01.11
Israel’s diamond controller published leading diamond exporters list
Leading the list, for the 10th time, is LLD Diamonds, with exports of US$366 million. The Israeli Diamond Industry showed an impressive recovery in 2010
Finance Ministry: Last year’s fiscal deficit lower-than-expected
Industry & Trade
17.01.11
Finance Ministry: Last year’s fiscal deficit lower-than-expected
The Government deficit in 2010 totaled NIS 30.2 billion, or 3.73% of gross domestic product, compared with the original budget plan of 5.5%
Israeli Polished diamond exports up 48% in 2010
Industry & Trade
10.01.11
Israeli Polished diamond exports up 48% in 2010
Net rough diamond exports grew 62.1% to $3.1 billion in 2010, while polished diamond imports rose 68% to $4.2 billion and rough diamond imports grew 51% to $3.8 billion
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