Bank of Israel
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Bank of Israel, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Investors Eye Dollar Rise Through Dollar-Denominated Money Market Funds in Israel
Amid recent volatility in the Israeli foreign exchange market, investors are turning to dollar-denominated money market funds to capitalize on a potential rebound of the US dollar…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Higher Amid US Inflation Data and Nvidia Earnings Anticipation
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened higher following positive Wall Street trends and ahead of key US inflation data and Nvidia's earnings report. Israeli stocks showed mixed perfor…
Israel Seeks Tech Solutions to Expand Mental Health Care Amid Rising Demand
Israel is addressing a surge in mental health needs among civilians and soldiers by leveraging technology to optimize treatment amid a shortage of trained professionals. Digital t…
Reserve Soldier Service Costs Israeli Economy 68,000 Shekels Monthly per Individual
A Ministry of Finance report finds that a month of reserve service for Jewish non-Haredi men aged 31-39 costs the Israeli economy about 68,000 shekels, with total monthly costs fo…
Bank of Israel Expected to Hold Interest Rate Amid Inflation Drop, Citi Forecasts
The Bank of Israel will announce its interest rate decision next week, likely holding rates steady despite inflation dropping to 1.5%. Citi economists see a balanced case but favo…
Israeli Shekel Stable at 3.00 Against Dollar Amid New US Sanctions on Iran
After the US announced new sanctions on Iran, the Israeli shekel remained stable at 3.00 against the dollar. Global markets showed little change ahead of the Federal Reserve Chair…
Israeli Tax Experts Warn Broad Tax Incentives Create Unfair Competition Amid Calls for Reform
Ahead of a major tax forum, Israeli tax experts criticized the complexity and unfairness of current tax incentives and the trapped profits reform, calling for clearer rules and ta…
How Israeli Banks Price Mortgage Interest Rates and Explain Rate Differences
Israeli banks price mortgage interest rates based on borrower risk, funding costs, and competition across mortgage tracks, leading to rate differences. Mizrahi-Tefahot has the hig…
Israel Provides Child Allowances to 1.3 Million Families, Impacting Work and Birth Rates
Israel supports 1.3 million families with child allowances and savings deposits, aiming to share child-rearing costs broadly. Research shows these payments influence parents' work…
Credit Purchases in Israel Can Cost Thousands More Due to Interest Over Time
Credit purchases in Israel often carry high interest rates averaging 13.2%, causing buyers to pay thousands more over time. A 20,000 shekel purchase spread over three years can co…
Israeli Shekel Stable Ahead of Bank of Israel Rate Decision and Jackson Hole Symposium
One week before the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision, the shekel remains stable against the dollar and euro amid global anticipation of the Jackson Hole symposium. Economis…
Global Markets Reprice Sovereign Debt After Two Decades of Leniency
After two decades of lenient market treatment of rising sovereign debt in developed countries, global bond markets are repricing risk with sharply higher long-term yields. The US…
US-China Trade Tensions, Nvidia Earnings, and Inflation Data to Shape Global and Israeli Markets This Week
This week, global and Israeli markets face high volatility due to US-Canada trade tensions, rising bond yields, and geopolitical risks. Nvidia's earnings and US inflation data wil…
Intruder Breaches Israeli Knesset Security and Is Caught Near Speaker's Office
An intruder bypassed two security gates and entered the Israeli Knesset overnight, being caught near Speaker Amir Ohana's office. The man, found to be mentally unstable, was detai…
Political Uncertainty Threatens Israeli Shekel and Interest Rates, Warns Economist
Economist Ran Sinai warns that ongoing political uncertainty in Israel could increase risk premiums, raising interest rates and harming small businesses despite recent shekel stre…
Analysis Reveals 20% of Cancelled Home Buyers in Southern Israel Earn High Incomes
An analysis of cancelled home purchases in southern Israel from 2023 to 2025 shows that 20% of buyers cancelling for economic reasons earn around 60,000 shekels monthly. The Minis…
Israel Faces Quiet Economic Crisis as Small Business Recovery Lacks Political Focus
As Israel approaches elections, small businesses face a silent economic crisis due to declining consumer confidence and lack of political focus. Fixed costs burden businesses desp…
Mixed Opening Expected in Tel Aviv as Dual-Listed Stocks Weigh on TA-35 Index
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is set for a mixed opening with dual-listed stocks weighing on the TA-35 index. Strong earnings boosted cleantech stocks, while banking shares declined…
Shaul Amsterdamski Faces Criticism for Crypto Influencer in Money-Saving Show
Shaul Amsterdamski’s new documentary series on saving money faces criticism for featuring crypto influencer Naor Baruch, whose flashy persona clashes with the show’s educational g…
Ma'alot Upgrades Shikun & Binui Bond Rating to A+ Ahead of Debt Refinancing
Ma'alot upgraded Shikun & Binui's bond rating to A+ ahead of a 350 million shekel bond expansion, following major asset sales that will significantly reduce the company's debt. Th…
Bank Hapoalim and Discount Delay Ending Palestinian Authority Banking Ties at Bank of Israel’s Request
Bank Hapoalim and Discount Bank will delay ending their banking ties with the Palestinian Authority until year-end following a request from the Bank of Israel. This move aims to p…
One Zero Bank Narrows Losses as Securities Portfolios Surge in First Half of 2026
One Zero Bank reduced its first-half 2026 loss by 27% to 84 million shekels amid rising revenues and expanding securities portfolios. The bank grew its customer base to 200,000 an…
Former Bank of Israel Governor Highlights Challenges Women Face in Male-Dominated Economic Leadership
Dr. Karnit Flug, former Bank of Israel governor, discusses the intimidation women face in male-dominated economic leadership roles and the resulting hesitation to speak up, as fea…
Israeli Crypto Industry Faces Decline Without Urgent Regulatory Reform, Warns CEO
Nir Hirschman Rov, CEO of the Israeli Crypto Companies Forum, warns that without urgent regulatory reform, Israel's crypto industry will decline as startups and talent move abroad…
Israeli Government Plans 25 Billion Shekel Boost to Defense Budget Ahead of Elections
Israel plans a 25 billion shekel emergency increase to its 2026 defense budget for urgent military procurement ahead of elections, raising the deficit but avoiding immediate tax h…
Bank of Israel Signals Caution on Interest Rate Cut Despite Five-Year Low Inflation
Despite inflation hitting a five-year low in Israel, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron signals caution ahead of the September 1 interest rate decision, citing expected inflation…
Legal Contract Practices Hinder Israel's Real Estate Market Recovery
Israel's real estate market struggles not only due to macroeconomic factors but also because of rigid, outdated legal contracts that hinder project flexibility and cause delays. L…
Shekel Strengthens 3% Against Dollar Amid Israel's Economic Dynamics
The Israeli shekel has strengthened 3% against the US dollar since early June, driven by Israel's export-led economy and capital flows rather than dollar weakness. Economic growth…
US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.3% Amid Market Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns
US 30-year Treasury yields have jumped to 5.3%, the highest in nearly 20 years, driven by inflation concerns, rising debt, and heavy corporate borrowing. Despite weak US economic…
Financial Sector Begins Preparing for Quantum Computing Risks and Opportunities
Financial institutions globally are preparing for quantum computing's transformative potential and risks, especially its threat to current encryption. Regulators in Singapore and…
Israeli Shekel Weakens as Inflation Data Suggests Rising Pressure on Prices
The US dollar rose above 2.97 shekels in Israel despite global currency stability, following July inflation data showing 1.5% annual inflation. Analysts predict inflation will ris…
Israel's Five Largest Banks Challenge Competition Authority's Concentration Group Designation
Israel's five largest banks have appealed the Competition Authority's designation of them as a concentration group and related deposit regulations. The banks argue the authority o…
Mizrahi Tefahot Reports Profit Decline Amid Mortgage Market Risks in Israel
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank reported a slight profit decline in Q2 2026, driven by lower mortgage interest income amid falling inflation and interest rates. The bank’s large mortgage por…
Over 90% of Israeli Production Abroad Linked to One Company, Impacting Economic Growth Figures
More than 90% of Israeli production abroad is linked to Nvidia, significantly affecting Israel's economic growth data. Excluding foreign production reveals a low 1% growth rate, h…
Israel Lowers Debt-to-GDP Ratio Following Strong Economic Growth Data
Israel's Ministry of Finance plans to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio to 67.9% following stronger-than-expected economic growth data. The IMF and Bank of Israel emphasize the need to…
Israeli Tax Authority Reviews Cryptocurrency Stablecoin Profit Taxation Amid Currency Fluctuations
The Israeli Tax Authority is reviewing whether stablecoins pegged to the US dollar should be taxed like other cryptocurrencies or treated differently due to currency exchange effe…
Global Markets Rise Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
Global markets opened higher amid rising US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Asian indexes leading gains and US futures mixed. Oil prices remained stable despite the…
New Israeli Law Requires Certain Businesses to Record and Share Consumer Calls
Israel's Consumer Protection Authority mandates certain companies in financial and advisory sectors to record calls and provide copies to consumers, enhancing consumer protection…
Israel's Economy Surges 15.4% in Q2 but Relies Heavily on Nvidia
Israel's economy grew 15.4% annually in Q2 2025, rebounding from conflict-related contraction, but growth heavily depends on Nvidia's foreign production. Excluding Nvidia, real do…
Israeli Homebuyers Shift to Prime Rate Mortgages Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty
Israeli borrowers increasingly choose prime rate mortgages, betting on further interest rate cuts by the Bank of Israel despite global signals of rising rates. The prime rate mort…
Israeli Financial Sector Integrates AI Agents with Customer Data Amid Regulatory Challenges
Israeli financial institutions have begun integrating AI language models like ChatGPT with customer financial data, moving toward AI agents that can manage money under supervision…
Economic Deep State in Israel Drives High Living Costs Through Regulation and Market Concentration
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliyahu reveals that Israel's high living costs stem from an entrenched economic deep state of regulation, market concentration, and interest groups. This sy…
Israeli Banks Adapt to Lower Interest Rates While Maintaining Strong Profits
Israeli banks face a new era of lower interest rates and easing inflation, making profits from lending tougher. Despite this, major banks reported strong second-quarter results, d…
Israel's Inflation Hits Lowest Level Since 2021 Despite Ongoing War
Israel's inflation rate dropped to 1.5% in July, the lowest since 2021, despite the ongoing war. The decline is driven by stable currency, local energy supplies, and conservative…
Netanyahu Pushes Massive Defense Budget Increase Ahead of Elections Amid Economic Strain
Prime Minister Netanyahu is shifting focus from the cost of living crisis to dramatically increasing Israel's defense budget ahead of elections, proposing a rise to 200 billion sh…
Middle Class Exits Israeli Housing Market as Renters Accept Lower Quality Apartments
In Israel's housing market, renters are settling for lower-quality apartments as rental prices rise, while wealthy buyers dominate home purchases, pushing the middle class out. Go…
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Inflation Remains Low, Housing Costs Increase Moderately
Israel's consumer prices increased by 0.3% in July 2026, with annual inflation steady at 1.5%. Housing and transportation costs rose moderately, while new apartment prices increas…
Buying a 2.5 Million Shekel Apartment Costs 155-185K Shekels More Than Contract Price
Buying a 2.5 million shekel apartment in Israel involves additional costs of 155,000 to 185,000 shekels beyond the contract price, including purchase tax, legal fees, brokerage, r…