Bank of Israel
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
Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war
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
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
Bank of America observes that the most likely scenario is to maintain the status quo of "no war, no peace," with a continued risk of disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea.
With loan relief set to expire, banks will profit while Israelis pay - opinion
The banks will continue waiting patiently. Those very same customers will eventually arrive, will pay the high interest rates, and, unlike today, will have no temporary market benefit on rely on.
Bank Hapoalim revives free-share offer for 1 million customers
After strong demand in September, eligible clients can choose two shares, valued at about NIS 138.9 as of November 25, or a NIS 125 cash grant, the bank said.
Bank of Israel cuts key rate by .25 percent after Gaza ceasefire
It represents the first reduction in nearly two years, as a ceasefire in Gaza eased inflation and reduced geopolitical risk.
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again
Annual inflation in Israel remains unchanged at 2.5%, keeping inflation well below the upper limit of the Bank of Israel's annual target range of 3%.
Your Taxes: Why you should use publicly-available company printouts in business deals - opinion
The Israeli business sector will gain more transparency with increased Israel Companies Registry information becoming publicly available.
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Bank of Israel quashes rate cut rumors
The interest rate has been 4.5% since it was cut from 4.75% in January 2024.
