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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


Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate

According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025

Israeli shekel

US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected

The US dollar fell against other major currencies after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. The Fed will likely pause its easing cycle in January.

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

Bank of Israel quashes rate cut rumors

The interest rate has been 4.5% since it was cut from 4.75% in January 2024.

 A person holds Israeli shekel coins in their hand in Jerusalem on December 18, 2024.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady after Gaza conflict resumes

The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Israel sees the shekel decline, anticipates 4% interest rate

Israel’s economic landscape will be shaped by interest rate policy, inflation, and geopolitical stability in the coming months.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy

The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.

A shop opens at Agripas street in Jerusalem next to the Machane Yehuda market

Traders expect interest rate cuts to be minimal in 2025

Gold, silver drop as interest rates likely to remain elevated, dollar continues to strengthen

 Traders expect interest rate cuts to be minimal in 2025

Gold, silver rally, then give up gains after 50-basis-point rate cut

Precious metals market reaches higher as gold tops $2,600 following FOMC meeting

 Gold, silver rally, then give up gains after 50-basis-point rate cut

The Fed is going to raise rates. Historically, that’s been good for gold and silver

Speculators that buy gold, silver at the Fed’s first rate cut have performed spectacularly in unwinding economies

 The Fed is going to raise rates. Historically, that’s been good for gold and silver

Gold 10-Day High Ahead of Crucial CPI Report; Gold ETFs Regain Buy Points

Gold Bullish Ahead of Inflation Report