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'
Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025
Hapoalim's shares were up 4.4% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv and have gained more than 10% so far in 2025.
Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis
The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.
Bank of Israel leaves benchmark rate at 4.5%, citing moderate economic recovery
"The interest rate will be set in accordance with inflation converging to its target, continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy," the bank said.
Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike - Reuters poll
The rate has stayed at 4.5% since January 2024, when it was cut from 4.75%.
Steep fall in mortgage taking in Israel in January
Compared with January 2024, mortgage taking was up 30% and up 15% from January 2023.
War continues to slam Israel's economic stability, Bank of Israel says
Apartment prices continued to rise in the second half of 2024 after these price increases resumed in the first half of 2024.
Israel’s postwar economic recovery tempered by fragile ceasefire
Despite not having a national budget approved for 2025, a labor crisis, and a ceasefire that could collapse at any moment, Israel still shows signs of optimism.
Analysts see pay rises pushing inflation higher
According to the central bank's own research department, inflation will be 2.6% in 2025, falling to 2.3% in 2026.
Shekel sharply weakens as markets tumble
On Friday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate 0.506% higher, at NIS 3.575/$.
Bank Yahav leads with lowest fees for account services, Bank of Israel report reveals
Bank Yahav charges the lowest fees for transactional services, while Mizrahi-Tefahot charges the highest.