Bank of Israel
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Bank of Israel quashes rate cut rumors
Bank of Israel chief warns of deep war impact even as economy shows resilience
Former Supreme Court pres. Hayut joins Rhodes Scholarship committee in Israel
Bank Hapoalim to gift shares to over 1 million customers in first-of-its-kind initiative
Eligible customers will be able to choose either two shares in the bank, valued at 124 shekels as of August 21, or a monetary grant of 100 shekels
Comparing the Israeli Market to the Global Economy
According to the Bank of Israel, the Israeli economy is expected to grow at twice the rate of other developed economies.
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
Fischer was praised for his transformative impact on Israel’s economy and global monetary policy, especially during the global financial crisis of 2008.
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Addressing investors and community leaders, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron painted a before-and-after portrait of the Israeli economy.
Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis
The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.
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.
