Bank of Israel
Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'
While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.
Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions
Israel’s June CPI: Are Bank of Israel’s counter-inflation measures paying off?
A stationary CPI may be a signal that the bank’s efforts to mitigate inflation are working — assuming the shekel and Israel’s political stability don’t crumble.
Is the Bank of Israel alone in fighting inflation?
“The government has fed inflation concerns rather than addressing them, leaving the Bank of Israel as the sole responsible adult.”
Bank of Israel decides not to raise interest rate, for now
Bank of Israel governor: "We are still in an environment of great uncertainty."
Israeli finance minister calls banks 'scandalous' but opposes legislation
Smotrich rebuked the banks for raking in huge profits from a jump in interest rates in the past year, and criticized Israel's banking regulator for being too slow in ensuring higher rates are passed
Bank of Israel questioned by Competition Authority: Are Israel’s banks competitive enough?
Israeli banks may be declared a “concentration group,” leading to the government taking steps toward higher competition in the market.
Israel's government delays bank bill after central bank chief alarm
Mizrahi-Tefahot, Israel's third-largest bank, on Wednesday said it would pay 2% interest on checking accounts while lowering interest rates on balances below zero.
Bank of Israel calls to block bill requiring interest on checking accounts
The bill is set to be brought for a preliminary reading in the Knesset on Wednesday.
Don’t bank on it - opinion
TV advertisements for banks in Israel deal with marginal trivialities in an age of economic confusion.
Bank of Israel governor to meet with banks in light of interest profits
The top five banks earned a combined profit of NIS 6.3 billion ($1.7 billion) in the first quarter.
Bank of Israel gov. should be 'kicked down the stairs' - far right minister
Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu's remarks were criticized by politicians from the coalition and opposition alike.
