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Israel's high-tech faces unexpected crisis as dollar slides 20% against shekel

The dollar fell by approximately 20% against the shekel over the last year, which puts companies that depend on dollar income at risk.

 High-tech company, illustration
The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is stronger than ever.

A strong shekel, a weakened export engine

Israeli shekel

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

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Shekel gains continue as Gaza talks progress

The shekel continues to trade at its strongest levels against the dollar since early 2023.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

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Shekel maintains strong rebound against US dollar

On Wednesday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate down 0.859% from Monday.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Shekel sharply weakens as markets tumble

On Friday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate 0.506% higher, at NIS 3.575/$.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Israeli shekel strongest for two years against the US dollar

Bank of America published a forecast about the Israeli currency. The bank's analysts expect the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented.

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Foreign exchange market analysis report shows dollar ended 2024 on high note

The US dollar surged in Q4 2024, backed by aggressive hedge fund positioning and widespread emerging market currency selloffs, while showing particular strength against major peers.

 An American $100 dollar bill.

Amid optimistic hostage deal talks: Shekel strengthens against Dollar, Euro

The shekel recorded significant gains against the dollar and the euro, with the dollar currently trading at 3.62 shekels, a decrease of about 1.3%, and the euro falling by 0.8% to 3.71 shekels.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Shekel weakens sharply against US dollar

The Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate down 0.248% from Monday, at NIS 3.627/$.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Why Indian businesses are wary of BRICS’ push for a shared currency - opinion

Indian businesses remain cautious about BRICS’ shared currency plans, citing risks to global trade ties, reliance on the US dollar, and concerns over China’s influence within the bloc.

RAHUL GANDHI (right), a senior leader of India’s main opposition Congress party, attends the funeral procession of former prime minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi, last week.

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