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Israel against the current

While the world talks about interest rate hikes, Israel returns to rate cuts

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial
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Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war

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Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines


Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast

Ministry of Finance director general Ilan Rom also announced his resignation following the passage of the 2026 state budget by the Knesset

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Prediction 2026

As one financial year ended and 2026 began, the hard numbers tell the story of what has been and what may lie ahead. 

Future financial predictions with cash, gold, and bitcoin

Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study

Even before the current campaign, the Bank of Israel said in February that geopolitical uncertainty had resurfaced amid the prospect of a confrontation with Iran.

A vendor continues selling at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market during the war with Iran, March 2026.

Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant

In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Bank Hapoalim to deposit NIS 500 savings grant for 100,000 Israeli families

The bank said eligible customers receiving child allowances will get the money automatically in a two-year deposit as part of a broader push to encourage household savings.

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Israeli high-tech shows long-term investment potential despite war volatility, expert tells 'Post'

Israel’s adaptable economy makes it a compelling long-term bet, with seasoned hedge fund manager Ron Senator explaining why investors are still betting on Israel regardless of the war.

An illustration of a cyber board with an Israel flag.

Bank Hapoalim posts NIS 9.8b. 2025 profit, sets dividend and buyback

Bank says credit expanded 13.4% in 2025 as asset quality improved and the board approved a NIS 1.239b. fourth-quarter distribution.

 Yadin Antebi

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.

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Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion

While the academic system has succeeded in producing a new, educated generation of young Arabs, the labor market itself remains largely closed to them.

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.

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