Bank of Israel
Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study
Even before the current campaign, the Bank of Israel said in February that geopolitical uncertainty had resurfaced amid the prospect of a confrontation with Iran.
Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant
Bank Hapoalim to deposit NIS 500 savings grant for 100,000 Israeli families
Israeli high-tech shows long-term investment potential despite war volatility, expert tells 'Post'
Bank Hapoalim posts NIS 9.8b. 2025 profit, sets dividend and buyback
Bank says credit expanded 13.4% in 2025 as asset quality improved and the board approved a NIS 1.239b. fourth-quarter distribution.
Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'
While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.
Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion
While the academic system has succeeded in producing a new, educated generation of young Arabs, the labor market itself remains largely closed to them.
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.
West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions
HaShomer Yosh says a Bank of Israel directive provides lenders with legal cover to restrict services for Israelis targeted by overseas measures, and calls for government action.
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
Bank of America observes that the most likely scenario is to maintain the status quo of "no war, no peace," with a continued risk of disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea.
With loan relief set to expire, banks will profit while Israelis pay - opinion
The banks will continue waiting patiently. Those very same customers will eventually arrive, will pay the high interest rates, and, unlike today, will have no temporary market benefit on rely on.
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.
