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Smotrich Urges Bank of Israel to Cut Rates Sharply After Inflation Falls
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Srugim · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron to cut interest rates sharply after May CPI data showed a 0.3% monthly drop and 1.9% annual inflation. Yaron has recently signaled that an earlier cut may be possible, ahead of the next scheduled July decision.
- 01Smotrich demanded an immediate, sharp interest-rate cut from the Bank of Israel.
- 02May CPI fell 0.3%, while annual inflation stood at 1.9%.
- 03He said faster action would ease mortgage, loan, and household costs.
- 04Yaron has hinted an early cut could be justified if inflation expectations keep falling.
- 05A rate cut could materially affect the housing and mortgage markets.
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