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Israeli Shekel Weakens as Inflation Data Suggests Rising Pressure on Prices

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By מיקי גרינפלד

First reported by Calcalist · Aug 17, 2026

What happened

The US dollar rose above 2.97 shekels in Israel despite global currency stability, following July inflation data showing 1.5% annual inflation. Analysts predict inflation will rise again toward the Bank of Israel's 2% target, driven by labor and rental market pressures, while the central bank is expected to continue gradual interest rate cuts.

01The US dollar strengthened to above 2.97 shekels amid stable global currency markets.
02July inflation in Israel was 1.5% annually, signaling a halt in the inflation decline.
03Inflation is expected to rise again toward the Bank of Israel's 2% target range.
04Core inflation's decline has plateaued and may slowly increase over the next year.
05Inflationary risks include tight labor market, wage increases, rental pressures, and possible shekel weakening.
06Bank of Israel is expected to complete two more interest rate cuts before reassessing policy.

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