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Israelis Boost Spending on Goods and Travel, Food Purchases Lag
Israelis increased credit card spending by 5.4% in the summer of 2026, with a significant rise in purchases of manufactured goods like clothing and services such as travel. Spending on food and beverages saw a much smaller increase of 1.4%, lagging behind other categories.
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What happened
- 01Israeli credit card purchases rose 5.4% in summer 2026, driven by manufactured goods and services.
- 02Clothing and footwear spending surged 17.1%, while travel and tourism purchases increased 11%.
- 03Food and beverage spending saw a modest 1.4% rise, significantly lower than other categories.
- 04Purchases of electronics and furniture experienced slight declines.
- 05Transportation and computer-related spending saw notable increases.
Purchases of electronics and furniture also declined, while transportation and computer-related spending grew. The trend indicates a shift in consumer spending towards non-essential goods and services.
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