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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

Israeli shekel

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


Major Israeli banks to pay millions in fines due to poor service

Bnak Leumi and Bank Hapoalim each have to pay NIS 1 million, Isracard must pay out NIS 250,000.

 Bank Leumi.

October 7: The Day After - Will the war change Israel forever?

Ono Academic College is launching “Conversation Corner,” a series about the issues that the State of Israel will be grappling with the day after the war. Register for the first episode on January 17.

 Ono Academic College - October 7: The Day After

Interest rates are dropping: Is it time to invest in apartments?

Time to buy apartments? Bank of Israel reduces interest rates by 0.25%: Small decrease, but could signify a trend reversal

 As interest rates decline, should we reconsider investing in apartments?

Leumi: 'No interest rate cuts in every decision next year'

The Bank's forecast places the interest rate at 3.75%-4.00% at the end of 2024, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013

Exchange-traded fund CHAI donates all profits to Magen David Adom

"In honor of the CHAI ETF launch, we are proud to contribute to Magen David Adom for their amazing work," Defiance Investments Chairman Matthew Bielski told the Post.

AN MDA AMBULANCE at Dor Beach after a man drowned at the beach on Saturday afternoon, June 12 2021

BoI lowers interest rate by 0.25% in bid to combat inflation, stimulate economic growth

BoI implemented first interest rate cut since March 2020 to stimulate economic growth.

 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 allows mortgage increase of NIS 200,000 for various purposes

The BOI offers temporary relief to borrowers, allowing them to increase their mortgage for debt relief or Merkhav Mugan (protected space) construction in old apartments.


The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis

The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.

 An illustrative image indicating financial trouble for the Israeli economy.

Bank of Israel holds key interest rate steady

Gafni blasts Yaron as ‘bad governor’

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Netanyahu, Smotrich extend term for Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich agree on a second five-year term for Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron.

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron presents the central bank’s Annual Report for 2020 to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 6.