Bank of Israel
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?
West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
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.
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.
