JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s inflation eased more than expected in December to end 2024 at a rate of 3.2% versus 3.0% in 2023, according to data on Wednesday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that could entice policymakers to start reducing interest rates soon.
The annual inflation rate in December fell to its lowest level since July, falling from 3.4% in November.
The December rate was below expectations of 3.4% in a Reuters poll but still exceeds the government’s 1%-3% annual target range.
