Articles in "Bank of Israel"

Economists Warn Netanyahu’s Crypto Plan Won’t Shield Israel From Sanctions

More than 100 prominent Israeli economists, business leaders and former senior officials warned Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Bank of Israel Forecasts 5.6% Growth in 2026, 7.5% in 2027

The Bank of Israel expects the economy to grow by 5.6% in 2026 and 7.5% in 2027, according to its updated economic forecast. The central ...

AI Giants Target Israeli Banks, Health Providers and Government

The world's leading artificial intelligence companies are stepping up efforts to reach Israeli banks, health maintenance organizations ...

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% in Third Consecutive Reduction

The Bank of Israel on Tuesday lowered its interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, the third consecutive cut, citing moderating ...

Bank of Israel Buys $801 Million in Forex Amid Shekel Volatility

The Bank of Israel purchased approximately $801 million in foreign currency in May, according to its monthly reserves report, in an ...

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation

The Bank of Israel cut its benchmark interest rate on Monday by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%, citing a stronger shekel, moderating ...

‘We Take a Loss’: Surging Shekel Puts Pressure on Israeli Nonprofits

Israel’s rapidly strengthening shekel is placing growing financial pressure on charities and nonprofit organizations in Israel, forcing ...

Israel’s Economy Grew in 2025, but War Left a $47 Billion Hole

Israel's economy grew faster in 2025 than the year before, inflation fell back within target and the stock market posted one of its ...

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate Again, Defying Economist Forecasts

For the second consecutive meeting, the Bank of Israel has lowered its key interest rate, cutting it by 0.25 percentage points to 4%. The ...

Haredi Enlistment Would Ease Army and Economic Strain, Bank of Israel Says

Increasing Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces could save the economy billions of shekels, the Bank of Israel ...


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