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Israel's Economy Surges 15.4% in Q2 but Relies Heavily on Nvidia
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First reported by Calcalist · 5 hours ago
What happened
Israel's economy grew 15.4% annually in Q2 2025, rebounding from conflict-related contraction, but growth heavily depends on Nvidia's foreign production. Excluding Nvidia, real domestic growth is much weaker, raising concerns about economic resilience and policy measures.
- 01Israel's Q2 2025 GDP grew 15.4% annually, surpassing forecasts of 10%.
- 02Exports and imports surged over 20%, driven by strong global demand and a stronger shekel.
- 03Nvidia's Mellanox division significantly inflated growth figures through offshore production.
- 04Without Nvidia, Israel's economy would have contracted 5.8% in Q1 and grown only 2.1% in 2025.
- 05Economists warn that excluding global firms shows weaker real domestic economic activity.
- 06Bank of Israel acknowledges distortions and expects broader growth as supply constraints ease.
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