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Israel's Economy Grows 0.4% in August Driven by Imports and Taxes
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By מנדי הניג
First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel's economy saw a 0.4% increase in activity in August, driven by imports and tax revenues, according to the Bank of Israel. While overall growth continues above the long-term trend, some indicators like exports and consumption show a more moderate picture.
- 01Israel's economy grew 0.4% in August, exceeding the long-term trend.
- 02Imports and tax revenues were key drivers of the August growth.
- 03Exports, consumption, and labor market data showed a more moderate trend.
- 04The Bank of Israel uses a three-month average to smooth out fluctuations.
- 05Previous monthly estimates for June and July were slightly revised.
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