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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
IsraelIsrael Budget Balance fell to -8B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Israel Budget Balance fell to -8B in May 2026, released June 2026, down 5B from April's -3B reading.
Latest Release
-8.000000
Actual
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Consensus
-3.000000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.76 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.74 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.58 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.38 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Budget Balance (Israel) was reported at -8.00 billion in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of -3.00 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -6.90 billion, ranging from -24.00 billion to 17.00 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -4.33 billion, down from the prior three at -3.33 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bearish USD). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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Budget Balance - IL
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About Budget Balance — Israel
DEFINITION
Budget Balance is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a government's total revenue and total expenditure over a specific period of time. It provides insight into the fiscal health of a country or organization, indicating whether there is a surplus or deficit in their budget. This indicator is crucial in determining the government's ability to meet its financial obligations and make strategic decisions for future spending. A positive budget balance indicates a healthy financial position, while a negative balance may signal potential financial challenges.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Fiscal and debt-supply data influence sovereign-yield term premia and currency expectations, particularly when supply pressures interact with policy normalization. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual -8 M. Prior reading (May 2026): -8 M. Before that (Apr 2026): -3 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bearish USD, r=-0.76) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.