Inflation

Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control

A strong shekel, alongside structural energy factors, is moderating external price shocks.

|ByMATAN SHITRIT, IN COLLABORATION WITH PHOENIX FINANCIAL
Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial
A participant stands near a logo of the World Bank at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018

World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure

World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
"the U.K. economy is likely to face continued inflationary pressure amid persistent uncertainty from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global energy markets."

UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices

|ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
Israeli shekel

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

Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.

|BySTEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS

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%.

MARCH 26, 2025ByEVE YOUNG
View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Crazy | Levi Gunter

Levi Gunter explains central banks' massive gold buying, driven by inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

MARCH 13, 2025ByPR
Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Crazy | Levi Gunter

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%.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByREUTERS
New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Still a long way to 2%: Inflation surges again

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Analysts see pay rises pushing inflation higher

According to the central bank's own research department, inflation will be 2.6% in 2025, falling to 2.3% in 2026.

JANUARY 30, 2025ByAHARON KATZ/GLOBES/TNS
View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

The $40,000 Gold Question | Lynette Zang

Lynette Zang warns of a potential hyperinflationary crisis and urges investors to consider gold as a crucial hedge against economic turmoil.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByPR
The $40,000 Gold Question | Lynette Zang

Trust In U.S. T-Bonds Failing; Gold's The #1 Choice | Clive Thompson

Clive Thompson recently warned in an interview with Liberty and Finance of a looming crisis in government debt, urging investors to consider gold as a crucial hedge against inflation.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByPR
Trust In U.S. T-Bonds Failing; Gold's The #1 Choice | Clive Thompson

On the Road to Hyperinflation (Gold and Silver) - Daryl Montgomery

Montgomery's concerns about hyperinflation and his recommends to invest in gold and silver.

JANUARY 10, 2025ByPR
On the Road to Hyperinflation (Gold and Silver) - Daryl Montgomery

Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Hemke warned of a looming recession, anticipating the Federal Reserve will be forced to aggressively cut interest rates.

JANUARY 10, 2025ByPR
Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Israel's economy improving but uncertainty remains high - Central Bank Gov.

The Bank of Israel left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% in its 8th straight such decision

JANUARY 6, 2025ByEVE YOUNG
BANK OF Israel Governor Amir Yaron speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem last month. The regulatory shaming announced by the central bank this week is a step in the right direction, the writer maintains.