Israeli Shekel Weakens Sharply Amid Rising Risk Premium and Global Dollar Strength
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
The Israeli shekel has weakened significantly in the past month, crossing 3 shekels per dollar due to rising risk premiums, a stronger US dollar, and geopolitical tensions following the US-Iran agreement. Bank of Israel interventions and interest rate differentials also influence the currency, while institutional investors' increased foreign currency exposure may further pressure the shekel. Despite this, the shekel remains historically strong, with experts forecasting moderate rate cuts and cautioning on inflation risks.
- 01The shekel fell below 3 per dollar after trading under 2.8 in May, becoming one of the weakest developed market currencies.
- 02Rising Israeli risk premium post-US-Iran agreement and global dollar strength pressured the shekel.
- 03Bank of Israel intervened with $800 million in May and may cut interest rates if inflation expectations decline.
- 04Institutional investors increased foreign currency exposure in April, signaling higher risk perception.
- 05US tech stock declines and interest rate differentials also contributed to shekel depreciation.
- 06Bank of America advises a long dollar position against the shekel, targeting 3.14 shekels in three months.
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