Bank of Israel
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Prediction 2026
Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study
IDF, Defense Ministry deposit NIS 29 million worth of terror funds to Bank of Israel
The funds were acquired throughout the war by the Plunder Seizure Unit of the Technology and Logistics Branch.
Israel's deficit grows, BOI leaves interest rate unchanged as geopolitical uncertainty increases
The deficit in March was NIS 15 billion compared to NIS 2.7 billion measured last march, according to the Finance Ministry.
War hurt Israeli economy 'on many levels' - Bank of Israel report
2023 presented an obstacle for the Israeli economy, with the contentious judicial overhaul crisis and ongoing Israel-Hamas war sparking questions of resilience.
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
