CBS: the terms of trade index in the third quarter of 2010 drop by 0.5%
Industry & Trade
13.12.10
CBS: the terms of trade index in the third quarter of 2010 drop by 0.5%
The Central Bureau of Statistics published last week its terms of trade index noting that export prices point to a rise of 0.8% and import prices point to a rise of 1.3%
IMF urges Israel to tighten fiscal policy faster
Industry & Trade
06.12.10
IMF urges Israel to tighten fiscal policy faster
In a report released last week the IMF suggested that indirect taxes may need to be increased. The IMF noted that the challenge for Israel is to sustain growth and low inflation
Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz
Industry & Trade
30.11.10
Finance Minister: Israel, India likely to sign free trade agreement
The agreement would exempt many import and export ventures from duty in both states. Preliminary negotiations would commence soon and a team of experts from Tel Aviv would be reaching New Delhi
Bank of Israel holds rate at 2%
Industry & Trade
30.11.10
Bank of Israel holds rate at 2%
That is for the 2nd straight month. The central bank widened its rate corridor as another small step in efforts to "normalise" monetary policy
Israel to spend NIS 2.2b to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%
Industry & Trade
30.11.10
Israel to spend NIS 2.2b to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%
The Israeli cabinet will vote to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. NIS 144 million will be invested in reducing electricity consumption in the private sector and local authorities
Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon and Philippin
Industry & Trade
30.11.10
Israel, Philippines signed customs accord
The agreement would enable them to share information on smuggling activities and exercise more effective surveillance over goods movement between the two countries
November rainfall in Israel, the lowest since 1962
Industry & Trade
30.11.10
November rainfall in Israel, the lowest since 1962
The Kinneret's water level on November 25 was 214.03 meters below sea level, a shortfall of 5.25 meters, amounting to 850 billion liters of water
Bank of Israel: State of economy index rose 0.1% in October
Industry & Trade
23.11.10
Bank of Israel: State of economy index rose 0.1% in October
The moderate rise in the index is a reflection of higher imports of consumer goods and production. The trade and services revenue index fell 0.7% after rising 0.7% in August
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