posted by
lchammer
375 days ago
in Oil, Inflation, Housing
made popular 375 days ago
According to the recent Central Bureau of Statistics the Israeli inflation (CPI) rose by 0.6% during April 2011 compared to March (see chart below).
posted by
lchammer
380 days ago
in Daily, Inflation, Housing
made popular 380 days ago
Following the recent raises in the basic interest rate in Israel and the new limitation on taking mortgagees, the Governor of Bank of Israel Professor Stanley Fischer called the CEOs of the commercial banks to discuss whether or not the banks are
posted by
lchammer
388 days ago
in Fundamental, GDP, Housing
made popular 387 days ago
The credit rating Moody’s reported last week on its economic analysis of Israel and announced that the Israeli economy remains strong and as such left its credit rating at A1.
posted by
lchammer
391 days ago
in Technical, Inflation, Housing
made popular 391 days ago
The Bank of Israel decided to fight the increasing inflation mainly in the real estate sector by extending the limitations on mortgages. The recent decision made by Stanly Fisher – chairman of the Bank of Israel was to limit the prime interest ba
posted by
FXTimes
395 days ago
in Housing, Manufacturing, Consumer
made popular 395 days ago
Data from the US showed consumer confidence rebounding in April, a positive sign for consumer spending during the month. The manufacturing sector in the Richmond Fed area showed an increase in activity, but one that was smaller than anticipated.
posted by
FXTimes
404 days ago
in Fundamental, Housing, Employment
made popular 404 days ago
This week focuses more on housing reports – housing starts, existing home sales, NAHB housing market index – which may not excite the market too much considering the weak state of the US housing sector. Other reports this week, which may be watch
posted by
lchammer
408 days ago
in Daily, Inflation, Housing
made popular 408 days ago
Thinking of taking a mortgage to buy a house in Israel? Think again, because Stanly Fisher, the chairman of Bank of Israel, remains determined to fight the rising real estate prices in Israel.
posted by
lchammer
411 days ago
in Daily, Inflation, Housing
made popular 411 days ago
Today the Ministry of Finance published that there are some indicators that the real estate market is cooling down as its prices declined during February. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel there was a decline of 1.7% in numb
posted by
pipSyGirl
414 days ago
in Fundamental, Housing
made popular 414 days ago
While everyone has been focusing on interest rates and quantitative easing programs, stories on subprime bonds and other mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are coming back in vogue.
posted by
forexcrunch
425 days ago
in Housing
made popular 425 days ago
US pending home sales surprised with a rise of 2.1%, much better than expecte . Early expectations stood on 0.5%, after last month’s figure was also negative – a drop of 2.8%. The dollar seems unimpressed by this release, as the housing sector is
posted by
FXTimes
429 days ago
in Fundamental, Housing, Manufacturing
made popular 429 days ago
This week has not been kind to the prospects for the US economy as we continue to see weaker readings in the housing sector. Existing home sales and new home sales plunged in February, and housing prices continued to fall as well, painting a grim
posted by
FXTimes
437 days ago
in Fundamental, Inflation, Housing
made popular 436 days ago
US producer prices rose by 1.6% in February, stronger than expected, but the gains were mainly led by higher energy and food prices. Core rates were subdued at 0.2%. That presents a dilemma for the Fed, as business profit margins are likely to be