Consumption

Credit card data from the Phoenix Gamma index shows a drop in Israeli consumer spending during the October 7 anniversary, led by sharp declines in fashion and dining.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank strategist Yonie Fanning analyzes rising US inflation, PCE indices, fuel prices, and soaring AI-driven corporate investments amid tightening credit.

Wolt's 5786 data reveals how express deliveries transformed Israeli retail, showing a 150% surge in protein products, high demand for household electronics, and peak orders before Passover.

Rosh Hashanah shopping baskets in Israel have risen by 2.5% to 5% this year, reaching an average of 1,500 NIS. Sharp price increases are recorded for holiday staples like honey, pomegranates, wine, and fish.

Central Bureau of Statistics data indicate a 2.2% increase in credit card purchases, alongside a jump in spending on transportation, clothing, and government services, and a decline in leisure and food.

The Israeli economy must abandon the habit of waiting for stability after every crisis. Uncertainty has become the new norm, requiring a shift in management strategies and state policy.

New data from the Partner group, released on Tuesday, reveals the electricity consumption habits of households in Israel: how much we consume each month, when usage spikes, which cities lead the list, and how much it all costs us.

Japan's economy expanded by 1.1% in the second quarter, missing the 2% growth forecast. The slowdown was driven by weak private consumption, which declined for the first time in eight quarters.

Despite the high cost of living, Israelis have not stopped using their credit cards. Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics published on Wednesday shows that between April and June 2026, credit card expenditures rose by 5.7% compared to the same period, indicating that private consumption continues to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace than earlier this year.