Moody's raises Israeli growth forecasts, citing statistical changes in exports
What happened
On November 1, 2026, the Bank of Israel and Central Bureau of Statistics released economic forecasts and updated statistical measurement methods. Credit rating agency Moody’s raised its growth forecasts for the Israeli economy to 5% in 2026 and 6% in 2027. Moody’s noted that much of this upward revision is due to statistical changes in how the activity of Israeli companies abroad is measured, which is linked to high-tech exports.
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Why it matters
Moody’s warns that the impressive growth figures do not necessarily reflect a corresponding improvement in domestic economic activity. The rapid expansion of overseas production activity distorts the picture of domestic economic performance, according to Moody's. The Central Bureau of Statistics' adjustments to account for overseas production are a key factor in the revised forecasts referenced by the Bank of Israel.
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Who's involved
- Bank of IsraelThe central bank of Israel
- Central Bureau of StatisticsNepal's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
- Ministry of FinanceMinistry of Israel
- Amir YaronGovernor and Chair of the Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee
- Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister of Israel
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ministry of FinanceSpeculative
The Ministry of Finance might see improved fiscal forecasts due to higher tax revenues.
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The entities involved
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Bank of Israel
The central bank of Israel
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Central Bureau of Statistics
Nepal's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
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