Amir Yaron
Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis
No. 26: Amir Yaron: Fighting to stabilize Israel's economy
Central Bank governor: Israel must find balance between security spending, economy
The war’s cost will force Israel to make painful fiscal adjustments, which the government has begun to do, but some of which were not approved in the Knesset, Yaron said.
Bank of Israel chief urges Netanyahu to keep fiscal discipline
Ministers are slated to start debate on a 2024 wartime budget that would add tens of billions of extra spending, and a vote could come in the middle of the night on Friday.
Grapevine December 20, 2023: An exception to the rule
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Amid Israel turmoil, markets want continuity at central bank helm
Yaron's five-year term ends at the end of 2023 and he has been tight-lipped on his plans.
Bank of Israel chief, Netanyahu to decide on 2nd governor term in October
The issue of whether Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron will seek, or be reappointed for a second term, has loomed over financial markets for months.
Bank of Israel questioned by Competition Authority: Are Israel’s banks competitive enough?
Israeli banks may be declared a “concentration group,” leading to the government taking steps toward higher competition in the market.
Bank of Israel calls to block bill requiring interest on checking accounts
The bill is set to be brought for a preliminary reading in the Knesset on Wednesday.
Market fears Bank of Israel governor won't seek second term
With six months until the end of Prof. Amir Yaron's term as Bank of Israel Governor, uncertainty over his replacement could further damage the economy.
Bank of Israel Gov warns: Judicial reform could weaken bank independence
Yaron warned that investors may begin to withdraw money and invest it elsewhere as Israel's government pushes ahead with judicial reform.
Populism must not affect the Bank of Israel - editorial
Once one taboo is broken – that of judicial reforms – it is possible that other taboos will also be harmed, such as the integrity and independence of Israel’s central bank.
