Bank of Israel

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.

Israeli shekel
Israeli shekel

Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast

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A vendor continues selling at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market during the war with Iran, March 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

In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Bank Hapoalim to deposit NIS 500 savings grant for 100,000 Israeli families

The bank said eligible customers receiving child allowances will get the money automatically in a two-year deposit as part of a broader push to encourage household savings.

Bank Hapoalim

Israeli high-tech shows long-term investment potential despite war volatility, expert tells 'Post'

Israel’s adaptable economy makes it a compelling long-term bet, with seasoned hedge fund manager Ron Senator explaining why investors are still betting on Israel regardless of the war.

An illustration of a cyber board with an Israel flag.

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.

 Yadin Antebi

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.

Moody's corporate HQ

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.

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

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.

Israeli shekel

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.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate

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

Israeli shekel

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.

 Metals' Fate Hangs on US Data: GDP, Jobs in Focus