Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate but Maintains Cautious Outlook

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

The Bank of Israel is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% but will issue a cautious economic forecast highlighting risks like wage growth and geopolitical tensions. Inflation is near target, supported by a strong shekel, but rising rents and wages keep the bank wary of deeper cuts. The defense budget debate has been delayed to the next government, adding fiscal uncertainty.

• 01Bank of Israel likely to cut interest rate by 0.25% in Monday's decision.
• 02Central bank forecast will stress tight labor market and rapid wage growth risks.
• 03Inflation near 2% target, aided by strong shekel easing price pressures.
• 04Rising rental prices and global central bank hawkishness limit deeper rate cuts.
• 05Defense budget debate postponed to next government, adding fiscal uncertainty.

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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew55 minutes ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate but Maintains Cautious Outlook

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to 3.5%, Saving Mortgage Borrowers Money

SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to Ease Economic Pressure

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew4 hours ago

Israeli Shekel Weakens Ahead of Bank of Israel Rate Cut Announcement

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew4 hours ago

Bank of Israel Set to Cut Interest Rate Amid Inflation Control and Political Risks

N12Center · Hebrew12 hours ago

Bank of Israel Governor Set to Cut Interest Rate by 0.25 Percent Amid Low Inflation

MakoCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago

Bank of Israel Governor Set to Cut Interest Rate by 0.25 Percent Amid Inflation Target Success

MakoCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago

Bank of Israel Set to Cut Interest Rates, Potentially Lowering Mortgage Payments Tomorrow

N12Center · Hebrew21 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate, Potentially Lowering Mortgage Payments

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Bank of Israel Faces Decision on Third Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

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