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Bad News for the Economy: February Index Surprised with a 0.2% Increase
Summary by Israel Hayom
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Inflation is rising again • Even before the war's impact on public spending and even before the index reflects the rise in oil prices to $100 • Inflation has risen by 2% in the past 12 months • Interest rate cuts are moving away
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics published today (Sunday) indicate that the consumer price index increased by 0.2% in February 2026, compared to January 2026. In the last twelve months (February 2026 compared to February 2025), the consumer price index increased by 2.0%. Notable price increases were recorded in the following categories: fresh fruit, which increased by 3.6%, culture and entertainment, which increased by 0.8%, miscellane…
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