Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.
Bank of Israel reveals new data on Israel’s mortgage market
Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel
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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.
Mercantile Bank introduces Barak Nardi as new CEO
Nardi's appointment is subject to approval by the Bank of Israel, and the date of commencement of his term has not yet been determined.
