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Ongoing Story· Day 9

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

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Kikar HaShabbatEconomy

Bank of Israel Forecasts Strong Economic Growth for This Year and Next

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Hebrew · Sole source

The Bank of Israel forecasts a strong economic outlook, predicting 5.6% growth this year and 7.5% in 2026. The central bank also expects the unemployment rate to fall to 3% and inflation to stand at 1.6%. These projections indicate a significant economic rebound and sustained momentum.

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  • Bank of Israel forecasts 5.6% economic growth for this year.
  • Economic growth is projected to reach 7.5% in 2026.
  • Unemployment rate is expected to drop to 3%.
  • Inflation is predicted to be 1.6%.

The Bank of Israel has released an economic forecast predicting unusually high growth rates for the coming years. The central bank anticipates a 5.6% economic expansion for the current year, followed by a robust 7.5% growth in 2026. Alongside this projected growth, the bank estimates that the unemployment rate will decrease to 3%. Inflation is also expected to remain under control, projected at 1.6%.

These optimistic projections suggest a significant rebound and sustained economic momentum for Israel.

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