Inflation
Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control
A strong shekel, alongside structural energy factors, is moderating external price shocks.
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Israeli Consumer Price Index rises 0.8%, almost double the forecast
A series of Israeli companies and importers have announced significant price hikes in recent weeks.
'We can't afford anything': Turkey's cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan's re-election
A cost-of-living crisis sparked by Erdogan's unorthodox economic program over the past 1-1/2 years has eroded his popularity
Iranians sell organs abroad due to regime ‘corruption' - report
Iran expert Beni Sabti said that high prices and inflation are forcing Iranians to sell their organs and sometimes even their children.
Rising inflation threatens Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Pakistan
Pakistan's inflation rate jumped to 35.4% in March 2023—the highest it has been in almost 50 years.
Netanyahu, Herzog reached out to Moody's before credit outlook downgrade
If Israel's credit rating drops, Israel can expect a higher interest rate on short-term loans and inflation.
Russia fools us economically, their statistics are a collection of lies - opinion
When strict sanctions were imposed on Russia at the start of its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian economy was expected to plunge by some 10-15% during 2022.
Pakistan posts highest-ever annual inflation, stampedes for food kill 16
The inflation number was the highest ever year-on-year increase recorded by the statistics bureau since monthly records began in the 1970s.
CPI continues to climb, will likely result in harsher BoI interest rates
The increase in the CPI was driven by significant price increases in several sectors, including fresh produce, culture and entertainment, food, transportation and miscellaneous.
Israel reaches public service wage deal amid inflation worries
Workers will get an 11% raise over the next four years, reduced working hours and a one-time grant
Israeli apartment rents rising at fastest rate since 2008
Inflation is another factor pushing up rents, with a clear pattern of substantial rent increases emerging.
