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Israel's Housing Prices Fall While Rent and Inflation Risks Rise, Impacting Economy and Tech Sector
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Calcalist · 9 hours ago
What happened
Israel's June inflation held steady at 1.6%, with housing rents rising sharply despite falling apartment prices. The strong shekel is impacting high-tech and local firms, while U.S. inflation data suggests stable interest rates ahead.
- 01Israel's June inflation remained steady at 1.6%, reversing previous downward risk forecasts.
- 02Housing rents rose 0.7% monthly, with new tenant rents up 6.6%, despite falling apartment prices.
- 03Apartment prices declined about 2% annually and 4% for new units, reflecting market shifts.
- 04Half of Israeli high-tech firms reported harm from the strong shekel; 18% of local firms also affected.
- 05Some companies plan to absorb losses, others will raise prices, even for domestic-only sales.
- 06U.S. inflation fell more than expected, with markets pricing a 90% chance of no July rate hike.
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