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Interest Rate Drop Boosts Savings Power Despite Lower Yields
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
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- Savings purchasing power has risen despite lower interest rates.
- Bank of Israel interest rate dropped from 4.75% to 3.25%.
- Lower yields affect deposits and money market funds.
- Savers are exploring longer terms or riskier investments.
Despite a decrease in interest rates and inflation, which has lowered returns on investments and impacted tax benefits for money market funds, the purchasing power of savings has actually increased. The Bank of Israel's interest rate has fallen from a high of 4.75% in 2023 to the current 3.25%. Consequently, banks are offering lower interest rates on deposits, and yields on money market funds are gradually declining. Many savers are seeking ways to compensate for the lost returns, such as locking in their money for longer periods or taking on more risk with alternative investments.