Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war
Exporters have called on the Bank of Israel to lower rates or intervene in the foreign exchange market.
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Prediction 2026
Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan
The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.
Almost no GDP growth, labor shortage impacted by Palestinian worker ban - Bank of Israel on 2024
The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.
Israel's open economy offset Turkish trade ban, central bank says
Turkey severed trade with Israel last year over its war in Gaza with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and has remained an outspoken critic of Israel's policies.
Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025
Hapoalim's shares were up 4.4% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv and have gained more than 10% so far in 2025.
Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis
The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.
Bank of Israel leaves benchmark rate at 4.5%, citing moderate economic recovery
"The interest rate will be set in accordance with inflation converging to its target, continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy," the bank said.
Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike - Reuters poll
The rate has stayed at 4.5% since January 2024, when it was cut from 4.75%.
Steep fall in mortgage taking in Israel in January
Compared with January 2024, mortgage taking was up 30% and up 15% from January 2023.
War continues to slam Israel's economic stability, Bank of Israel says
Apartment prices continued to rise in the second half of 2024 after these price increases resumed in the first half of 2024.
