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Israeli Shekel Strengthens After Fed Rate Hike, Analysts Weigh Impact
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By שיר רייטר
First reported by NEWSru Israel · 19 hours ago
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The Israeli shekel strengthened against major currencies following a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Analysts suggest the hike is a necessary correction to previous easing policies and a response to persistent inflation, signaling the end of the low-interest-rate era.
- 01Israeli shekel strengthened against major currencies.
- 02U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points.
- 03The hike aims to combat persistent high inflation.
- 04Analysts view the move as a correction to prior easing.
- 05The era of low interest rates is considered over.
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