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Revised Growth Data Shows Smaller Contraction, but War’s Economic Cost Remains Clear
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
Center 2Unrated 2
What happened
Israel’s revised first-quarter 2026 GDP data showed a 3.8% annualized contraction, better than feared but still reflecting a war-hit economy. The article says per-capita output and consumer spending fell sharply, while inflation trends may give the central bank room to cut rates.
- 01First-quarter 2026 GDP fell 3.8% annualized, better than earlier forecasts but still a contraction.
- 02Per-capita GDP dropped 5% annualized, back near prewar levels.
- 03Private consumption fell 10.2% annualized, hitting everyday spending.
- 04The article says war remains a major economic burden.
- 05Mixed inflation data could support an interest rate cut next meeting.
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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Revised Growth Data Shows Smaller Contraction, but War’s Economic Cost Remains Clear
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Israel’s first-quarter GDP estimate revised down after war-related slump
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Updated data shows Operation 'Roar of the Lion' hurt the economy more than first thought
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