Key Events Around the Globe: Feb 17

Israel’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.0% in Q4 After Post War Rebound

Israel’s economic growth slowed to 4.0% quarter-on-quarter annualized in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from an upwardly revised 12.7% in the third quarter, according to recent data.

The Q4figure came in close to consensus expectations of 4.1% growth. The third quarter’s strong performance had reflected a rebound in activity following the 12-day war with Iran. The slowdown in Israeli GDP growth during the fourth quarter was primarily driven by weakness in domestic demand, the data showed.

Eurozone Industrial Output Falls For First Time In 4 Months

Eurozone industrial production declined for the first time in four months in December, according to data from Eurostat released on Monday. Industrial production logged a monthly fall of 1.4 percent in December, in contrast to the 0.3 percent increase seen in November. This was the first decline since August.

Within total production, all main industrial grouping except durable consumer goods showed contraction in December. Production of capital goods registered the biggest fall of 1.9 percent.

Japan Industrial Output Falls As Estimated

Japan’s industrial production decreased as initially estimated at the end of the year, final data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed on Monday. Industrial production dropped 0.1 percent monthly in December, much slower than the 2.7 percent decline in November. That was in line with the flash data published earlier.

Source: HSL Prime Daily, 17 Feb 2026