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.

|ByMAISAM JALJULI, MIRAV BOAZ
Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.
Israeli shekel

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.

|ByMEYTAL VAIZBERG/GLOBES/TNS
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions

HaShomer Yosh says a Bank of Israel directive provides lenders with legal cover to restrict services for Israelis targeted by overseas measures, and calls for government action.

|ByLIAT RON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli shekel

Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate

According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025

|ByRAM MORI/GLOBES/TNS

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

JANUARY 10, 2024ByOFER PETERSBURG
As interest rates decline, should we reconsider investing in apartments?

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.

JANUARY 7, 2024ByZACHY HENNESSEY
An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013

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.

JANUARY 4, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
AN MDA AMBULANCE at Dor Beach after a man drowned at the beach on Saturday afternoon, June 12 2021

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.

JANUARY 1, 2024ByZACHY HENNESSEY
BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel allows mortgage increase of NIS 200,000 for various purposes

The BOI offers temporary relief to borrowers, allowing them to increase their mortgage for debt relief or Merkhav Mugan (protected space) construction in old apartments.

JANUARY 1, 2024ByOFER PETERSBURG

The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis

The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.

DECEMBER 24, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
An illustrative image indicating financial trouble for the Israeli economy.

Bank of Israel holds key interest rate steady

Gafni blasts Yaron as ‘bad governor’

NOVEMBER 27, 2023ByREUTERS
Bank of Israel

Netanyahu, Smotrich extend term for Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich agree on a second five-year term for Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023ByREUTERS
Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron presents the central bank’s Annual Report for 2020 to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 6.

Bank of Israel warns wartime changes to 2023 budget can harm economy

The Bank of Israel's research department analyzed the proposed amendments to the 2023 budget and warned that some elements of the changes could damage Israel's economic standing.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN
Bank of Israel

The war from an economic perspective - opinion

The current circumstances make it impossible to carry on business as usual on the economic front.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023ByKARNIT FLUG, JACOB FRENKEL
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion on the state budget, at the Knesset Finance Committee, in July. The state budget for 2024 and the next few years must be fundamentally redrafted, say the writers.