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Economy · Full coverage

Israelis Move Billions From Banks to Stock Market Amid Falling Interest Rates

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חזי שטרנליכט

First reported by Ice · Sep 2, 2026

What happened

Israelis are moving billions of shekels from bank deposits to the stock market in search of higher returns, driven by falling interest rates. This trend reverses years of deposit growth and favors active mutual funds over passive ones.

  • 01Israelis are shifting billions from bank deposits to capital markets.
  • 02Falling interest rates are the primary driver of this trend.
  • 03Active mutual funds have seen a significant increase in deposits.
  • 04Passive mutual funds have experienced a sharp decline in investments.
  • 05Banks benefit from increased commissions due to stock market activity.

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

In this story
OrganizationsBank of Israel, Meitav Investment House

Full coverage · 3 outlets

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

GlobesUnrated · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Israelis Move Billions From Banks to Stock Market Amid Falling Interest Rates
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Israeli Investors Shift Billions Abroad as Mutual Fund Assets Equalize
IceUnrated · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Israeli Investors Shift Billions From Local Stocks to Overseas Markets

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