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Israeli Economy Recovers Faster Than Expected After Iran Conflict but Underlying Growth Remains Modest
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First reported by Calcalist · 8 hours ago
What happened
Israel's economy recovered rapidly after the second Iran war, with GDP rising 3.6% in Q2 2026, surpassing expectations. However, underlying domestic growth is modest at 1% when excluding foreign-linked exports. The true economic trend will be clearer in Q3 2026, absent war effects.
- 01Israel's GDP grew 3.6% in Q2 2026, an annualized 15.4%, surpassing JPMorgan's 11% forecast.
- 02Half-year growth is 3.2% annualized, reflecting a more realistic pace amid wartime conditions.
- 03Exports and investments surged, but private and public consumption showed mixed or declining trends.
- 04Imports rose sharply, driven by goods rather than tourism-related services.
- 05GDP excluding foreign-based production linked to Israeli firms grew only 1%, indicating limited local growth.
- 06The foreign-linked export share of GDP increased from 2% to 5% since mid-2024, masking domestic economic weakness.
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