Israel’s current account balance narrowed sharply, shifting to a $0.1 billion deficit from a $3.8 billion surplus in the previous period and reaching its lowest level on record.
The surplus in goods and services decreased to $5.4 billion from $6.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, while the primary income deficit widened significantly to $6.7 billion from $2.7 billion.
In contrast, the secondary income surplus increased to $1.2 billion, up from $0.6 billion in the previous quarter.
