Inflation

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.

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Bank of Israel interest rate increases by an additional 0.5%

A further increase in the interest rate may reduce the effects of inflation, but it will have a negative impact on the recipients of loans and mortgages.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

Finding hope for the new year - opinion

Reflecting on the good and the bad of the last year and voicing hopes for 2023.

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What happened in the global economy during 2022? - summary

Inflation ran rampant, stock market screens turned red, crypto crashed, tech stocks wiped out trillions and the global economy appears to be heading into recession: A 2022 global economy recap.

 A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, where stocks plunged to a bear-market low.

People with junior positions in tech should not be overlooked - opinion

Those who want to be involved in the industry and grow, must give the extra mile, and show output and potential.

 A SOFTWARE engineer at Asgard Systems develops an interface for military simulation in a computer game.

Israel inflation rate seen at 14-year high of 5.3% in November

Israel's budget is currently in surplus but prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to freeze electricity and other costs.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Inflation: 7 facts and fictions you should be aware of - explainer

There has been much fallacious talk and print about the current 40-year high in inflation. Perhaps it is time to get to the bottom of it.

 A man stands in front of an electronic board displaying market data at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Bank of Israel to raise interest rate for the sixth time since April

To combat the ever-rising rate of inflation — which was last recorded at 5.1% as of October — the Bank of Israel will raise its interest rate on Monday.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

Tnuva to raise prices of various products by more than 4.5%

According to Tnuva, this is a proportional increase in light of the significant increase of raw resource prices, primarily the price of raw milk.

 INSTEAD OF an abundance of foods like meat, chicken, eggs and dairy, try trading most of that for more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, says the writer.

Where are prices sinking amid global inflation?

Cell providers are offering cheaper more extensive packages at cheaper prices than before.

A man uses a smartphone in New York City, in this picture taken November 6, 2013

Israel's interest rate has increased. What does it mean?

The Bank of Israel interest rate will jump to 2.75% per year and the basic bank interest rate to 4.25%. Average mortgage repayments will increase by about NIS 200 per month.

 Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill. December 31, 2017.