Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Ministry of Finance director general Ilan Rom also announced his resignation following the passage of the 2026 state budget by the Knesset
Prediction 2026
Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study
Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant
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.
Bank of Israel chief warns of deep war impact even as economy shows resilience
The governor of the Bank of Israel talks about how even the optimistic scenario of the end of the war does not guarantee a soft landing.
Former Supreme Court pres. Hayut joins Rhodes Scholarship committee in Israel
Rhodes is the oldest scholarship program in the world. Established at Oxford University in 1903, next year’s edition will mark a decade since the program arrived in Israel.
Bank Hapoalim to gift shares to over 1 million customers in first-of-its-kind initiative
Eligible customers will be able to choose either two shares in the bank, valued at 124 shekels as of August 21, or a monetary grant of 100 shekels
