Bank of Israel

Israel's central bank

Startup Nation? Israel's construction industry struggles to innovate

Bank of Israel report highlights Israel's 54% lower investment in construction innovation compared to OECD average. Accessibility of cheap labor hinders innovation.

Discount Bank's 2023 profits rose 19.9% to NIS 4.2 billion

This profit represents a 15.7% return on equity. In Q4 2023, Discount Bank made NIS 919 million.

By YEHUDA SHARONI
12/03/2024

The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%

Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges

By WALLA!
05/03/2024

Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty

"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic

By REUTERS
26/02/2024

Major Israeli banks to pay millions in fines due to poor service

Bnak Leumi and Bank Hapoalim each have to pay NIS 1 million, Isracard must pay out NIS 250,000.

By WALLA!
20/02/2024

October 7: The Day After - Will the war change Israel forever?

Ono Academic College is launching “Conversation Corner,” a series about the issues that the State of Israel will be grappling with the day after the war. Register for the first episode on January 17.

Interest rates are dropping: Is it time to invest in apartments?

Time to buy apartments? Bank of Israel reduces interest rates by 0.25%: Small decrease, but could signify a trend reversal

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013

Leumi: 'No interest rate cuts in every decision next year'

The Bank's forecast places the interest rate at 3.75%-4.00% at the end of 2024, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.

Exchange-traded fund CHAI donates all profits to Magen David Adom

"In honor of the CHAI ETF launch, we are proud to contribute to Magen David Adom for their amazing work," Defiance Investments Chairman Matthew Bielski told the Post.

BoI lowers interest rate by 0.25% in bid to combat inflation, stimulate economic growth

BoI implemented first interest rate cut since March 2020 to stimulate economic growth.

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