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Israeli Consumer Confidence Drops in July Amid Economic Uncertainty but Spending Remains Cautious
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By ענת סימן טוב
First reported by Maariv · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Israeli consumer confidence fell in July amid worsening economic expectations, but spending remains cautious rather than halted. Concerns about the national economy and household finances have increased, leading to reduced willingness for major purchases. Despite this, overall consumer activity continues with greater prudence due to recent national instability.
- 01Israeli consumer confidence dropped to -22% in July, down from -20% in June.
- 02Expectations for the national economy worsened sharply to -40% negative balance.
- 03Household economic outlook declined to -7%, indicating growing financial concerns.
- 04Intentions for major purchases fell to -25%, showing reluctance for big expenses.
- 05Consumers remain cautious but have not stopped spending amid economic uncertainty.
- 06Recent conflicts have contributed to increased consumer caution and future concerns.
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