Interest rate

The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'

The interest rate remains unchanged; Prof. Yaron: No pressure was exerted; business sector criticizes the decision of the Governor, who does not rule out potential tax hikes for the upcoming budget.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Prof. Amir Yaron.
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Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election

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Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron.

Bank executives to represent Israel at IMF conference in Bangkok


Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel

Housing prices declined 1.3% over the past year, oil prices fell following the Iran agreement, and the dollar recovered after an early drop.

Israeli real estate – construction site.

Israel against the current

While the world talks about interest rate hikes, Israel returns to rate cuts

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut

The Iran war led to a 3.3% contraction in GDP (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

Navigating global interest rates: Why comparing loans is a smart financial move

"Comparing global loans helps borrowers make smarter, informed financial decisions confidently."

Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate

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

Israeli shekel

US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected

The US dollar fell against other major currencies after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. The Fed will likely pause its easing cycle in January.

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Bank of Israel quashes rate cut rumors

The interest rate has been 4.5% since it was cut from 4.75% in January 2024.

 A person holds Israeli shekel coins in their hand in Jerusalem on December 18, 2024.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady after Gaza conflict resumes

The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.

 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.

Israel sees the shekel decline, anticipates 4% interest rate

Israel’s economic landscape will be shaped by interest rate policy, inflation, and geopolitical stability in the coming months.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy

The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.

A shop opens at Agripas street in Jerusalem next to the Machane Yehuda market