Israeli Shekel Strengthens Amid Dollar Weakness and Inflation Easing
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First reported by Calcalist · 9 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli shekel has strengthened to nearly 2.95 per US dollar, becoming the world's strongest currency last month amid a weakening dollar and easing US inflation. Lower expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes and positive local economic data support the shekel's rise. Israel's inflation remains below target but may increase later this year, while real interest rates attract demand for shekel assets.
- 01The Israeli shekel strengthened about 2.5% against the dollar in the past month, becoming the world's strongest currency.
- 02The US dollar weakened to a two-month low amid weaker US economic data and reduced Fed rate hike expectations.
- 03US inflation is easing, with core inflation falling below 2.5% for the first time since 2021.
- 04Israeli inflation remains below target but may rise later this year, according to IBI's chief economist.
- 05Israel's real interest rates remain high, making shekel assets attractive and supporting currency demand.
- 06Israel's GDP grew 15.4% annualized in Q2, rebounding from a contraction in Q1, with the Bank of Israel meeting on September 1.
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