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The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Stanley Fischer became the gatekeeping custodian of governance that Netanyahu’s current government dreads.

 THEN-BANK of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer appears at a press conference in Jerusalem in 2013.
 Outgoing Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer seen speaking at a press conference at the Bank of Israel in Jerusalem on June 25, 2013.

Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81

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Fischer hopes to boost Israel's Bank Hapoalim as board member

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Stanley Fischer: Trump doesn't understand international trade


Sarkozy: Lagarde's win to head IMF 'victory for France'

French finance minister to be chief of IMF following Strauss-Kahn sexual assault scandal; first issue will be Greek financial crisis.

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BoI leaves interest rate at 3.25%

Central bank says decision consistent with process of returning the interest rate to a more normal range intended to position inflation firmly within the target range.

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Fischer: Home prices could double in five years

More can be done in the real-estate market; the problems of housing supply and bureaucracy need to be dealt with.

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PM: Steinitz to check if imports will lower dairy prices

Lindenstrauss says he'll look into deregulation of basic foods; Hasson tells c'tee that public has right to explanation on pricing.

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Commentary: Fischer felled by politics, not age

The IMF changes its regulations as fast as its officials change their silk ties.

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Age disqualifies Fischer from IMF race

Fischer: "I was hoping that the IMF would change its regulations, not only for my sake, but also for the sake of future candidates."

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Grapevine: Yekke pride

A museum on German-descended Israelis, a Torah in Tel Aviv, and a Scandinavian celebration.

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BoI governor Fischer disqualified from IMF due to age

Fischer: I was hoping the directorate would change the policy not only on my behalf, but also for the sake of future candidates.

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