ECONOMY
Unemployment in Israel falls again
The unemployment rate in Israel fell to 3% in the first half of June, from 3.4% in the second half of May, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports.
May CPI reading below expectations
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% last month and has risen 4.1% over the past 12 months, while housing prices in Israel have climbed 15.4%.
Is the era of the strong shekel over?
The shekel has weakened 8.5% against the dollar this year but is still 12% stronger against the US currency over the past decade. Can the shekel regain its momentum?