Annual inflation eases to 3.8% ahead of Bank of Israel interest rate decision next week; war with Hamas expected to affect economy, dampen growth prospects

Prices of fresh produce, transportation, entertainment, rent increase; drop seen in costs for clothing, footwear, furniture

Price drops on fresh produce, clothes and furniture outweigh hikes elsewhere, matching trends around the world as higher interest rates smother spending

Rise of consumer prices over past 12 months eased to 5.2% in February versus expectations of 5%; Bank of Israel governor signals interest will climb higher still

Cost of living rises 0.3% over the month, bringing the year-on-year rise of consumer price index to 5.4%; home sales slow but prices remain high

Consumer Price Index shows 0.6% increase last month, inflation climbs to 5.1% in October 2022 compared to October 2021

Central bank chief says Israel's economy is strong, but suffers from range of challenges, including global slowdown, rising housing prices, and political uncertainty

Hike comes just over a month after central bank increased key rate to 1.25%, with additional rises expected

Lapid to hold 'urgent' meeting to find a permanent approach to 20% rise in the cost of bread products, now delayed by 2 weeks

Consumer Price Index shows a 0.6% increase in prices last month, with the cost of fruit surging; home prices up 15.4% in 12 months