CPI down 0.2% in November, home prices rose

• Date: 15 December 2020
• Published date: 15 December 2020
• Author: Amiram Barkat
• Publication title: Globes (Rishon LeZion, Israel)

There were significant price falls in November in fresh fruit and vegetables (3.2%), furniture and household equipment (0.9%), and communications (0.7%). There were significant price rises in November in clothing and footwear (4.2%).

The home prices index, which is separate from the CPI, resumed its rise in the period September-October, in comparison with August-September, climbing by 0.4%. Housing prices have risen 2.5% over the past 12 months.

In comparison with...