FX.co ★ Israeli Consumer Sentiment Slips in March as PCSI Falls Below 50 Mark

Israel’s Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) weakened in March 2026, slipping back below the neutral 50 threshold and signaling a deterioration in consumer confidence on a month-over-month basis.

The index fell to 48.49 in March 2026, down from 51.42 in February 2026. The February reading had represented a more optimistic stance, sitting above the 50-point line that often separates pessimistic from optimistic sentiment. The latest data, updated on 12 March 2026, indicate that this uptick was not sustained, with March showing a clear pullback in consumer confidence compared with the previous month.

On a month-over-month comparison basis, the move underscores a shift in consumer perceptions of current and future economic conditions. While February’s indicator showed an improvement from January, March’s decline highlights renewed caution among Israeli consumers as they reassess the economic outlook.