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19.10.202610:00:00UTC+00Israel’s Unemployment Edges Up to 3.2% in September, Ending Summer Lows

Israel’s unemployment rate ticked up to 3.20% in September 2026, rising from 2.90% in August, according to the latest quarterly labor market data updated on 19 October 2026.

The increase marks a shift from the summer’s lower jobless levels, when the August reading of 2.90% underscored a relatively tight labor market. While the new 3.20% figure remains low by historical standards, the upward move may signal early signs of cooling in employment conditions as the third quarter closed.

Analysts and market participants will be watching subsequent releases closely to determine whether the September uptick proves to be a temporary fluctuation or the start of a broader trend in Israel’s labor market trajectory.

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