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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%.

|ByDANIEL COHEN
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron speaks at the Knesset; illustrative.
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

The finance minister harshly attacked the "minimal" interest rate reduction, in his words, to 3.5%, and revealed that he pressured for an aggressive cut.

|ByDANIEL COHEN
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

Fischer was praised for his transformative impact on Israel’s economy and global monetary policy, especially during the global financial crisis of 2008.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Addressing investors and community leaders, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron painted a before-and-after portrait of the Israeli economy.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN

PM to name Fischer replacement in coming days

Netanyahu hints that new nominee will be selected from abroad, casting doubt on local pick Karnit Flug.

JUNE 10, 2013ByNIV ELIS
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Commentary: Fischer felled by politics, not age

The IMF changes its regulations as fast as its officials change their silk ties.

JUNE 15, 2011BySTELLA KORIN-LIEBER / GLOBES
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Stanley Fischer named one of world's top 10 bank chiefs

Bank of Israel governor receives "A" grade in 'Global Finance' annual Central Banker Report Card along with colleagues from Turkey, Korea.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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