Bank of Israel keeps interest rate unchanged for July
Industry & Trade Economy
28.06.15
Bank of Israel keeps interest rate unchanged for July
Interest rates for July were steady at 0.10 percent, after inflation and short-term inflation expectations were starting to converge toward the bank's target range
Israel's 2014 agricultural exports fall
Industry & Trade Trade
28.06.15
Israel's 2014 agricultural exports fall
Agricultural exports accounted for 3.5% of all Israeli exports last year; totaled US $1.37 billion in 2014
Israeli cabinet approved national technology innovation authority
Industry & Trade Economy
28.06.15
Israeli cabinet approved national technology innovation authority
The plan is an attempt to give maximum professional support and flexibility to government efforts to encourage technological innovation
May 2015- Purchasing Managers (PMI) Index down 1.6 points
Industry & Trade Economy
21.06.15
May 2015- Purchasing Managers (PMI) Index down 1.6 points
The decline in the index in May mainly stemmed from a sharp decline in local demands
Israel and World Bank sign water tech deal for developing nations
Industry & Trade Economy
21.06.15
Israel and World Bank sign water tech deal for developing nations
According to the agreement, study tours will be held in Israel over the next two years by officials from developing countries to learn about Israel’s efforts in water conservation and technology
Israel’s trade deficit in goods totaled NIS 3.3 billion in May
Industry & Trade Trade
21.06.15
Israel’s trade deficit in goods totaled NIS 3.3 billion in May
Export of goods totaled NIS 14.6 billion, while trade balance for January-May with EU countries totaled NIS 6.8 billion
Israel’s 2015 first quarter growth revised downward
Industry & Trade Economy
21.06.15
Israel’s 2015 first quarter growth revised downward
The Central Bureau of Statistics said that first quarter growth reflects an increase in spending on private consumption
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.2% in May
Industry & Trade Economy
21.06.15
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.2% in May
After a period of negative inflation, the CPI has now risen for three successive months
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