Interest rate

'Taxes will need to be raised': Bank of Israel Governor's bad news following rate cut

Bank of Israel Governor warns taxes must rise after rate cut; market reacts with gains on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange while business sector backs decision.

Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel.
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron speaks at the Knesset; illustrative.

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

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.

Mekorot reports higher 2nd quarter profit, but regulatory changes weigh on 2026 results

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story


Israel sees the shekel decline, anticipates 4% interest rate

Israel’s economic landscape will be shaped by interest rate policy, inflation, and geopolitical stability in the coming months.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy

The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.

A shop opens at Agripas street in Jerusalem next to the Machane Yehuda market

Traders expect interest rate cuts to be minimal in 2025

Gold, silver drop as interest rates likely to remain elevated, dollar continues to strengthen

 Traders expect interest rate cuts to be minimal in 2025

Gold, silver rally, then give up gains after 50-basis-point rate cut

Precious metals market reaches higher as gold tops $2,600 following FOMC meeting

 Gold, silver rally, then give up gains after 50-basis-point rate cut

The Fed is going to raise rates. Historically, that’s been good for gold and silver

Speculators that buy gold, silver at the Fed’s first rate cut have performed spectacularly in unwinding economies

 The Fed is going to raise rates. Historically, that’s been good for gold and silver

Gold 10-Day High Ahead of Crucial CPI Report; Gold ETFs Regain Buy Points

Gold Bullish Ahead of Inflation Report

Fed Pivot Expected to Trigger Significant Impact on Gold Prices

 Fed Pivot Expected to Trigger Significant Impact on Gold Prices

Gold Surges Over 1% as Fed’s Powell Hints at Early Rate Cut

Gold surges 1% as Fed's Powell hints at a possible September rate cut, while Middle East tensions boost the metal's safe-haven appeal. Could it hit $2,700?

 Gold Surges Over 1% as Fed’s Powell Hints at Early Rate Cut

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate at 4.5%, amid background of war

It reiterated that the interest rate path will be determined by future inflation, and continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy.

Bank of Israel

Israel's deficit grows, BOI leaves interest rate unchanged as geopolitical uncertainty increases

The deficit in March was NIS 15 billion compared to NIS 2.7 billion measured last march, according to the Finance Ministry.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)