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Economy · Full coverage

Israeli Shekel Stable Ahead of Bank of Israel Rate Decision and Jackson Hole Symposium

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מיקי גרינפלד

First reported by Maariv · Aug 23, 2026

What happened

One week before the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision, the shekel remains stable against the dollar and euro amid global anticipation of the Jackson Hole symposium. Economists highlight low inflation and geopolitical tensions as key factors influencing the upcoming rate decision, with markets expecting a possible future rate cut but no immediate change.

  • 01Israeli shekel stable with dollar above 2.98 shekels ahead of Bank of Israel rate decision.
  • 02Global markets await Jackson Hole symposium and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech on Friday.
  • 03Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron's hawkish tone lowers chances of immediate rate cut.
  • 04Low inflation supports rate cut, but forecasts predict temporary rise to 2.0% inflation in September.
  • 05Rising global yields push Israeli long-term yields higher, affecting local monetary policy.
  • 06Markets expect one rate cut eventually, with rates stabilizing around 3.25%.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Kevin Warsh
OrganizationsBank of Israel, Leader, Bank Hapoalim, Federal Reserve
PlacesIsrael, Jackson Hole, United States, Iran, Japan

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 24, 2026
Israeli Shekel Stable Ahead of Bank of Israel Rate Decision and Jackson Hole Symposium
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Israel's Central Bank Faces Divided Views on Interest Rate Cut Amid Mixed Economic Signals

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