Bank of Israel
The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Stanley Fischer became the gatekeeping custodian of governance that Netanyahu’s current government dreads.
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis
Israel's appeal to global investment giants is its X-factor - opinion
Israel’s pension structure is considered among the world’s best - as reflected in the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a top consulting body.
To cripple Hamas's cash wealth, Israel should invalidate Gaza banknotes, expert says
The proposal calls on Bank of Israel head, whose signature appears on the notes, to cancel the specific series transferred to Gaza.
Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady after Gaza conflict resumes
The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.
Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan
The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.
Almost no GDP growth, labor shortage impacted by Palestinian worker ban - Bank of Israel on 2024
The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.
Israel's open economy offset Turkish trade ban, central bank says
Turkey severed trade with Israel last year over its war in Gaza with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and has remained an outspoken critic of Israel's policies.
Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025
Hapoalim's shares were up 4.4% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv and have gained more than 10% so far in 2025.
Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis
The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.
Bank of Israel leaves benchmark rate at 4.5%, citing moderate economic recovery
"The interest rate will be set in accordance with inflation converging to its target, continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy," the bank said.
Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike - Reuters poll
The rate has stayed at 4.5% since January 2024, when it was cut from 4.75%.