The price of flour and almost all flour products rose this morning. Sliced bread, challah, rolls, and other baked products now cost some 6% more. Milk and milk products went up in price by 5% yesterday.
International credit companies will not change Israel's credit rating in the near future. Such is the analysis of the Finance Ministry's General Comptroller, Nir Gil'ad, based on conversations he has held with analysts covering Israel. Gil'ad says that the major criteria in raising or lowering a country's rating is its ability to meet its budget and deficit goals, and in this area Israel is not expected to have a problem.
International credit companies will not change Israel's credit rating in the near future. Such is the analysis of the Finance Ministry's General Comptroller, Nir Gil'ad, based on conversations he has held with analysts covering Israel. Gil'ad says that the major criteria in raising or lowering a country's rating is its ability to meet its budget and deficit goals, and in this area Israel is not expected to have a problem.