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Israelis Continue Spending, But Shift Priorities Amid Economic Trends
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ענת סימן טוב
First reported by Ice · Sep 3, 2026
What happened
Israeli credit card spending rose 2.2% from May to July, but at a slower pace than previous months. Consumers are spending more on clothing and services but less on food, electronics, and fuel, indicating a shift in priorities.
- 01Overall Israeli credit card spending rose 2.2% in May-July.
- 02Growth rate slowed compared to February-April's 5.2% increase.
- 03Spending on clothing and footwear increased by 12.3%.
- 04Purchases of food and beverages decreased by 0.8%.
- 05Spending on electronics and furniture also declined.
- 06Consumers are shifting spending priorities amid rising costs.
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