Bank of Israel governor
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Fischer was praised for his transformative impact on Israel’s economy and global monetary policy, especially during the global financial crisis of 2008.
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Israel's central bank asks public for opinions on inflation target
The Bank of Israel's first task is to maintain price stability in the Israeli economy, using the interest rate tool among other things.
Ex-Bank of Israel chief: Gov’t needs to provide safety net for unemployed
“The Finance Ministry needs to operate a safety net for employees and self-employed who will reach unemployment,” Karnit Flug said in an interview.
BoI keeps interest rate unchanged, sees 5.5% growth in 2022
The Bank of Israel predicts inflation of 1.6% in 2022 and 2% in 2023, in the middle of the 1%-3% annual target range.
The banker guiding Israel's economy through the coronavirus pandemic
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron was just 14 months on the job when the corona pandemic began. He looks back at the management of the crisis, and projects optimism about Israel’s economy.
Bank of Israel holds rates, sees economic risks from Delta variant
“There are still challenges to economic activity in view of the increased health risks in Israel and abroad,” the central bank said.
New NIS 5 coin design thanks healthcare workers on COVID frontlines
The Bank of Israel intends to issue several millions of special edition coins to be distributed to the public through banks and the Israel Postal Company.
Government approves new Bank of Israel deputy governor
The position of deputy governor was left vacant for almost an entire year, since Dr. Nadine Baudot-Trajtenberg concluded a five-year term on February 28, 2019.
Former Bank of Israel Governor Flug returns to Hebrew University
"We are delighted that Prof. Karnit Flug is joining our department," said chair of the Hebrew University's economics department Prof. Eric Gould.
Marketplace: A letter to Amir Yaron
On managing Israel's money.
Dr. Karnit Flug to conclude term as Bank of Israel governor
Flug, 62, is Israel's only female governor to date.
