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Bank of Israel Governor Warns of Deficit and Inflation Risks from Unchecked Defense Spending

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron warned that an unchecked defense budget will increase Israel's deficit and inflation, calling fiscal management the next government's top challenge. The Monetary Committee held the interest rate at 3.25%, citing economic uncertainty despite moderating inflation.

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What happened

01Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron warned an unrestrained defense budget will increase deficit and inflation.
02The Monetary Committee held the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.25% due to economic uncertainty.
03The business sector criticized the interest rate decision as a missed opportunity for economic growth.
04Prof. Yaron stated fiscal management is the most critical task for the incoming Israeli government.
05The central bank projects GDP growth to reach 7.5% by 2027 with moderating inflation.

The business sector criticized the decision as a missed opportunity for growth, while the central bank forecasts improved GDP and reduced deficits by 2027.

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