Interest rate

U.S. dollar stays strong as markets price In another Fed hike

The dollar remains strong as markets price another Fed hike, while easing oil prices, Treasury yields and global tensions could shape the currency’s next move.

A stronger dollar reflects renewed rate-hike expectations and persistent inflation.
Bank of Israel.

'In a year, we will be in a whole new world': Bank of Israel official's forecast

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen under construction on August 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation

Credit card payment.

The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household


'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.

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

The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.

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

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

National water company posts NIS 243 million net profit in Q2, while regulatory changes led to a further NIS 83 million decline in the value of its assets during the first half of the year

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.

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

The State of Israel sits at the center of the geopolitical turbulence, yet precisely at this juncture many of its macro indicators look better than those of quite a few countries far removed from it.

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says

With elections coming up on October 27, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron stated that fiscal policy will be the biggest challenge for the elected government, especially if Israel returns to war.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.

Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran

The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel

Housing prices declined 1.3% over the past year, oil prices fell following the Iran agreement, and the dollar recovered after an early drop.

Israeli real estate – construction site.

Israel against the current

While the world talks about interest rate hikes, Israel returns to rate cuts

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut

The Iran war led to a 3.3% contraction in GDP (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

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