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2026.09.1610:00:00UTC+00Israel’s Annualized GDP Rebounds Sharply to 14.9% in Q2 2026 After Previous Slump

Israel’s economy posted a powerful rebound in the second quarter of 2026, with annualized GDP growth reaching 14.9%, according to data updated on 16 September 2026. The surge marks a sharp turnaround from the previously reported -3.8% contraction, also recorded in the second quarter of 2026, when measured on a comparable basis.

The figures are presented on a quarter-over-quarter annualized basis, meaning the “actual” 14.9% reading reflects the change in GDP from the current quarter compared with the previous quarter, scaled to an annual rate. The earlier -3.8% figure describes how GDP in the prior quarter changed versus the quarter before it, also annualized. This shift from negative to strongly positive territory suggests a significant short-term acceleration in economic activity within Israel over the latest quarter.

While the data signal a strong momentum swing, the quarter-over-quarter framework underscores how sensitive the annualized rate can be to short-run changes. Investors and policymakers will likely look to upcoming releases to gauge whether this sharp rebound in Q2 2026 represents the beginning of a sustained expansion or a temporary spike in growth.

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