Bank of Israel governor

Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review

The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.

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Prof. Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel

Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor

 Outgoing Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer seen speaking at a press conference at the Bank of Israel in Jerusalem on June 25, 2013.

Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81

Governor Amir Yaron at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, May 2025.

Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform


Flug: Israel must deal with discrimination against Arabs or suffer economic consequences

Incoming BoI Governor makes first public speech since nomination.

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In surprise turnaround, Karnit Flug nominated as Bank of Israel governor

Markets reacted favorably, with the TA-100 increasing .62 percent, while the yield on benchmark bonds fell to their lowest levels since late May.

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Netanyahu, Lapid to announce new Bank of Israel chief by Sunday

PM, finance minister met Wednesday night to decide on candidate who will succeed Stanley Fischer.

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Timeline for BOI governor selection extends from 'days' to 'weeks'

Lapid, Netanyahu reportedly have sharp disagreements over which of the three BOI governor candidates to choose.

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Victor Medina joins race for BoI Governor

A source close to the prime minister said, "Medina's chances are no less than those of Blejer and Eckstein and perhaps greater."

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PM's aides prefer Zvi Eckstein as BoI Governor

Netanyahu's aides consider Eckstein as the "inside man," who knows the government, and is seen as a "safer" alternative.

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As BOI awaits new governor, strong shekel curbs exports

In the second quarter of 2013, 35% of exporters reported a reduction in export shipments, while only 27% reported an increase.

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Netanyahu's office denies submitting 'list' of candidates to head Bank of Israel

Post vacant since Stanley Fischer's departure in June; two candidates withdrew after separate alleged scandals.

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PM considers Argentina’s Blejer to head BoI

Former Central Bank of Argentina president is Netanyahu's lead candidate among 4 to replace Stanley Fischer.

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Payback time

Frenkel’s explanation was good enough for America's largest bank JPMorgan Chase & Co where he currently serves as chairman of JPMorgan Chase International.

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