The Times of IsraelEconomy
Israel's Central Bank Holds Rates, Urges Fiscal Prudence for Next Government
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The Bank of Israel held its interest rate at 3.25 percent ahead of the national election, with Governor Amir Yaron warning the next government about balancing defense spending with fiscal discipline. Yaron stressed the need for growth-enhancing reforms and highlighted challenges in reducing debt, funding security, and investing in infrastructure. The central bank raised its economic growth forecast for the year to 5.6% but cautioned that much of this is due to overseas production by Israeli firms.
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- Bank of Israel held interest rates at 3.25% days before the election.
- Governor Amir Yaron warned the next government on fiscal choices and defense spending.
- The central bank raised its 2026 growth forecast to 5.6%, up from 4%.
- Yaron called for reforms to boost growth and increase labor participation.
- Overseas production by Israeli firms is inflating GDP growth figures, Yaron noted.
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