The Central Bureau of Statistics today published its second reading for the first quarter of the year, showing annualized growth of 2.1%, compared with its previous 2.5% estimate. GDP was up 6.5% in the fourth quarter of 2014 and only 0.8% in the third quarter. The Central Bureau of Statistics said that first quarter growth reflects an increase in spending on private consumption, combined with decreases in exports of goods and services and investments in fixed assets. Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on June 16, 2015© Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2015
