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Bank of Israel Lowers Interest Rate, Predicts Two More Cuts by Mid-2024

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Bank of Israel Lowers Interest Rate, Predicts Two More Cuts by Mid-2024
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First reported by Ynet · 2 days ago

What happened

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron cut interest rates to 3.5% and forecasted two more cuts by mid-2024, citing easing inflation and currency strength. He stressed the forecast is not a promise amid geopolitical uncertainties and noted supply constraints limit high-tech growth more than rates. The government’s aid package for high-tech was called a positive but temporary measure.

  • 01Bank of Israel cuts interest rate by 0.25% to 3.5%, forecasts two more cuts by Q2 2024.
  • 02Governor Yaron links rate cuts to easing inflation and shekel appreciation effects.
  • 03Interest rate path is a forecast, not a guarantee, due to geopolitical uncertainties.
  • 04Supply constraints, not interest rates, limit high-tech sector growth currently.
  • 05Government aid package for high-tech seen as helpful but temporary bridge.
  • 06Monetary policy decisions consider inflation, currency strength, and supply factors.

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Full coverage · 13 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew47 minutes ago
Bank of Israel Lowers Interest Rate, Predicts Two More Cuts by Mid-2024
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Bank of Israel Governor Warns Disregarding Supreme Court Rulings Harms Economy Amid Growth Risks
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Finance Minister Criticizes Bank of Israel's Minimal Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Challenges
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate Again Amid Finance Minister Smotrich's Criticism
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israeli Finance Minister Calls Bank of Israel's Interest Rate Cut Insufficient for Economy
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Finance Minister Smotrich Criticizes Bank of Israel's Minimal Interest Rate Cut
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Finance Minister Smotrich Criticizes Bank of Israel's Interest Rate Cut as Insufficient
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago
Fourth Consecutive Interest Rate Cut Lowers Mortgage Costs by Over 100,000 Shekels
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs Across Israel
N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5%, Offering Modest Mortgage Savings
MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5%, Offering Modest Mortgage Savings
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5%, Easing Mortgage Payments
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25% for Second Consecutive Time
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate, Slashing Mortgage Payments by Tens of Thousands
SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5% for Second Consecutive Time in 2026
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25% for Second Consecutive Time Amid Moderate Recovery
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5%, Easing Mortgage Payments and Economic Pressure
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5% for Second Consecutive Time
Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5% Amid Inflation Easing and Shekel Strengthening
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25% for Second Consecutive Time in 2026
Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% in Second Consecutive Reduction
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5% Amid Stable Inflation
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5% for Second Consecutive Time
WallaCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate for Third Time This Year to Support Economy
N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25%, Lowering Mortgage Payments
MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25%, Reducing Mortgage Payments
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew4 hours ago
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25% Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Inflation Drop
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew8 hours ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Impacting Markets and Shekel Outlook
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew10 hours ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate but Maintains Cautious Outlook
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to 3.5%, Saving Mortgage Borrowers Money
SrugimRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to Ease Economic Pressure
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew13 hours ago
Israeli Shekel Weakens Ahead of Bank of Israel Rate Cut Announcement
MakoCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs
N12Center · Hebrew13 hours ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew14 hours ago
Bank of Israel Set to Cut Interest Rate Amid Inflation Control and Political Risks
N12Center · Hebrew21 hours ago
Bank of Israel Governor Set to Cut Interest Rate by 0.25 Percent Amid Low Inflation
MakoCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago
Bank of Israel Governor Set to Cut Interest Rate by 0.25 Percent Amid Inflation Target Success
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Bank of Israel Set to Cut Interest Rates, Potentially Lowering Mortgage Payments Tomorrow
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate, Potentially Lowering Mortgage Payments
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 days ago
Bank of Israel Faces Decision on Third Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

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