Main reports: In January 2017, the Palestine Monetary Authority Business Cycle Index (PMABCI) for Palestine declined to -6.1 points from 2.7 points in the previous month.
The Ministry of Finance announced the 2017 Palestinian National Authority (PNA) budget on 18 February 2017.
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Shukri Bishara, announced on 19 January 2017, that the Government is considering the privatisation of fuel trade in the domestic market over the coming months.
In January, the Al-Quds index decreased by 2.3% reaching 518.2 points on the last day of trading.