Israeli Shekel Strengthens Slightly After US Imposes New Tariffs Including on Israel
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago
What happened
After the US announced new tariffs including a 12.5% duty on Israeli goods, the Israeli shekel strengthened slightly against the dollar. The tariffs, targeting 60 trade partners over forced labor enforcement concerns, took effect immediately, causing US Treasury yields to rise. Meanwhile, Japan reported inflation increases, and markets await the upcoming Federal Reserve decision.
- 01US imposes new tariffs including 12.5% on Israeli goods, causing slight shekel appreciation.
- 02US dollar falls 0.2%, trading above 3.06 shekels; euro weakens to around 3.49 shekels.
- 03New tariffs affect 60 trade partners over forced labor enforcement concerns, effective immediately.
- 04US Treasury yields rise, with 10-year bond yield reaching highest since January 2025.
- 05Japan's inflation rises as expected, driven by higher oil and fuel prices.
- 06Markets await Federal Reserve decision with over 66% chance of no rate change next week.
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