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Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round

The shekel reported a 1% rise during the last 24 hours, according to data by the Bank of Israel, reaching its highest point since April.

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.
A stronger dollar reflects renewed rate-hike expectations and persistent inflation.

U.S. dollar stays strong as markets price In another Fed hike

 An American $100 dollar bill.

US agrees to continue physical dollar cash shipments, Iraqi government says

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Strong shekel squeezes Israeli high-tech as AI reshapes the industry - opinion


US Confidence Soars to 103.3: Dollar Dips After Brief Rise, Gold Rises, Silver Holds $30

With US confidence at 103.3, the dollar briefly surged but has since dipped, lifting gold while silver remains steady near $30.

 US Confidence Soars to 103.3: Dollar Surges, Gold Holds, Silver Holds Above $30

UBS: Average wealth in Israel rose in 2023

It has been a very good period for wealth in Israel: the average wealth in shekels increased by 142%, and the median by no less than 220%.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Turkey's central bank delivers bold rate hike amid inflation concerns

The sharp rate increase sparked a rally for the Turkish lira, which appreciated as much as 2%. 

 A logo of Turkey's Central Bank is pictured at the entrance to its headquarters in Ankara, Turkey February 8, 2024.

Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad

The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."

 Yahli Rotenberg

Attack on Israel could boost appeal of gold and safe haven assets

Rising geopolitical risk could see buying in assets like gold and the dollar and potentially boost demand for US Treasuries.

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Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016

The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

How Russia can re-strengthen the ruble - analysis

With its latest decline, the ruble is worth only one US cent. That seems humiliating for the great power that Putin deems Russia to be.

 THE RUSSIAN ruble’s exchange rate mirrors Russia’s sorry recent history, says the writer.

US dollar dominance to persist for decades despite challenges - Moody's

"The greatest near-term danger to the dollar's position stems from the risk of confidence-sapping policy mistakes by the US  authorities themselves," Moody analysts wrote.

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Middle East explores alternatives to dollar dominance

Despite conducting fewer transactions in US dollars, the American currency still presides over the region’s international markets.

 An American $100 dollar bill.

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You could take a European grand tour or girls' weekend in Miami for less.