Israel: Manufacturing PMI improves in October
The Bank Hapoalim/IPLMA Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.6 in October from September’s 51.3. Consequently, the index moved further above the 50.0 no-change threshold, signaling a faster improvement in manufacturing sector operating conditions compared to the previous month.
The headline print reflected stronger improvements in local orders and output. However, exports continued to contract amid deflating global demand. Israels recent manufacturing PMI readings compare favorably to those of other developed economies, aided by strong domestic demand and relatively mild energy prices in Israel thanks to the countrys domestic gas production.