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

Consumer price index surprises with lower-than-expected monthly figure of 0.2% versus analysts' expectations of 0.5%-0.6%

Central bank lifts borrowing costs by 25 basis points, citing inflation above 5% and a tight labor market; sees signs of moderation in economic activity

Sources claim agency 'affected by the atmosphere, friends in Israel are telling them tales'; Netanyahu, Smotrich in statement: ‘With God’s help’ economy will remain strong

Lapid says 'everything falling apart' under current leadership; Liberman: Netanyahu 'destroying economy'; Labor's Lazimi slams 'parade of false narratives'

Leading US credit agency acts on warning to change outlook, despite reported talks with Netanyahu, Herzog; keeps credit rating at cautious A1 amid 'strong economic growth'

Shekel continues to depreciate amid investor concern that, following credit agency's earlier warnings, outlook could be changed from positive to stable in coming days

US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses finance minister's overseas trip; Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel looks at inflation rate and reactions to Silicon Valley Bank failure

Consumer price index rose 0.3% in December, led by gains in housing, food, transportation, and telecommunications prices, according to Central Bureau of Statistics

Annual inflation jumps to highest level since 2008, putting pressure on Bank of Israel to further hike interest rates