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Experts Warn of Possible Surprises in Israel's July Inflation Data Amid Mixed Economic Signals
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
What happened
Israel's July inflation data, expected tomorrow, may show a slight rise but experts warn of surprises due to volatile oil prices, housing costs, and currency shifts. Conflicting economic signals complicate forecasts and the Bank of Israel's interest rate decisions.
- 01July CPI expected to rise 0.2-0.3%, lowering annual inflation to 1.4%.
- 02Oil price volatility amid Middle East tensions complicates inflation forecasts.
- 03Housing costs, especially rents, continue to push inflation upward.
- 04Shekel weakened 3% in July, potentially raising inflation further.
- 05Bank of Israel's planned rate cuts by mid-2024 face uncertainty.
- 06Business inflation expectations hit lowest since 2022, signaling easing.
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