Record number of tourists visit Israel in July
Industry & Trade Economy
19.08.13
Record number of tourists visit Israel in July
The 245,900 tourists represents a 2% increase from the previous July and a 4% jump from July 2011
Consumer Prices Index rose by 0.3% in July
Industry & Trade Economy
19.08.13
Consumer Prices Index rose by 0.3% in July
There were notable rises in leisure and vacations (8.1%), fresh vegetables (3.1%), fresh fruits (6.6%), housing (1%), culture and entertainment
Moody's affirms Israel’s A1 credit rating
Industry & Trade Economy
19.08.13
Moody's affirms Israel’s A1 credit rating
Israel’s A1 international credit rating commending the Israeli government for its budgetary discipline and reforms
Unemployment up in second quarter
Industry & Trade Economy
05.08.13
Unemployment up in second quarter
The unemployment rate rose to 6.9% of the civilian labor force in the second quarter of 2013 from 6.6% in the first quarter
Israeli Consumer Confidence Index for June rose by 5.1 points
Industry & Trade Economy
22.07.13
Israeli Consumer Confidence Index for June rose by 5.1 points
The Present Situation Index gained 7.3 points while the Expectations Index was down by 3.8 points
Israel’s unemployment rate unchanged in May
Industry & Trade Economy
09.07.13
Israel’s unemployment rate unchanged in May
Unemployment was 6.9% amid a slight rise in the number of employed and dip in the labour participation rate
Israeli food exports to US up 50% in 5 years
Industry & Trade Economy
09.07.13
Israeli food exports to US up 50% in 5 years
In 2012, the US received a record $224 million worth of Israeli food and beverage exports
Knesset approves Summer Time extension
Industry & Trade Economy
09.07.13
Knesset approves Summer Time extension
Summer time will be extended until the end of October, as is customary in most European countries
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