Bank of Israel
Israel's next government faces heavy debt, high defense costs
With estimated war costs of NIS 350b and public debt near 70% of GDP, Israel’s next government must balance surging defense spending with urgent education and labor market reforms.
'In a year, we will be in a whole new world': Bank of Israel official's forecast
The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household
Israeli banks could be hit: Major concern over European sanctions
Startup Nation? Israel's construction industry struggles to innovate
Bank of Israel report highlights Israel's 54% lower investment in construction innovation compared to OECD average. Accessibility of cheap labor hinders innovation.
Discount Bank's 2023 profits rose 19.9% to NIS 4.2 billion
This profit represents a 15.7% return on equity. In Q4 2023, Discount Bank made NIS 919 million.
The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%
Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges
Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty
"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic
Major Israeli banks to pay millions in fines due to poor service
Bnak Leumi and Bank Hapoalim each have to pay NIS 1 million, Isracard must pay out NIS 250,000.
October 7: The Day After - Will the war change Israel forever?
Ono Academic College is launching “Conversation Corner,” a series about the issues that the State of Israel will be grappling with the day after the war. Register for the first episode on January 17.
Interest rates are dropping: Is it time to invest in apartments?
Time to buy apartments? Bank of Israel reduces interest rates by 0.25%: Small decrease, but could signify a trend reversal
Leumi: 'No interest rate cuts in every decision next year'
The Bank's forecast places the interest rate at 3.75%-4.00% at the end of 2024, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.
Exchange-traded fund CHAI donates all profits to Magen David Adom
"In honor of the CHAI ETF launch, we are proud to contribute to Magen David Adom for their amazing work," Defiance Investments Chairman Matthew Bielski told the Post.
BoI lowers interest rate by 0.25% in bid to combat inflation, stimulate economic growth
BoI implemented first interest rate cut since March 2020 to stimulate economic growth.
