Consumption
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Credit card purchases are surging: this is the sector where Israelis won't stop buying
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 economy is waiting for the storm to pass. That is the mistake
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.
The city in the center that is breaking records – and not the kind you would want to be proud of
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.
Private consumption in Japan disappointed: GDP grew by only 1.1% in the second quarter
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.
Less on the supermarket, more on vacations: How Israeli spending has changed
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.