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IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture
Meir states that the Israeli shekel was one of the world’s strongest currencies in 2025, and is expected to maintain its strength in 2026
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Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023
Southern Israel resident convicted of one million NIS fraud through phishing
Magistrates’ Court Judge Anat Choleta found that the defendant exploited Bank Hapoalim’s “Deposit Envelope” service to commit fraud totalling nearly NIS 1 million.
Tel Aviv stocks take a sharp dip on Sunday
The TA-90 fell by 4.5%, TA-35 fell by 3.3%, TA-125 fell by 3.4%, and the banks index fell by over 6.5%, which also followed a sharp depreciation of the shekel on Friday.
Israel's shekel and bonds slide as Gaza ceasefire buckles
Israel’s shekel fell up to 0.5%, and stocks dropped 1.2% as renewed Gaza strikes ended a fragile ceasefire, raising economic and humanitarian concerns.
Israel’s wage growth slows in 2025 as inflation outpaces salaries
While Israel’s wages climbed in 2024, January 2025 data signals real wage erosion amid rising inflation and tax increases.
Shekel gains continue as Gaza talks progress
The shekel continues to trade at its strongest levels against the dollar since early 2023.
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%.
Israel Tax Authority set to publish voluntary disclosure plan including 'crypto' fast track
The voluntary disclosure procedure allows Israelis who have concealed and unreported assets to report them to the state and pay tax with immunity from criminal proceedings.
Israel’s postwar economic recovery tempered by fragile ceasefire
Despite not having a national budget approved for 2025, a labor crisis, and a ceasefire that could collapse at any moment, Israel still shows signs of optimism.
Shekel maintains strong rebound against US dollar
On Wednesday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate down 0.859% from Monday.
Israel's shekel flat after Trump says US targeting Gaza Strip takeover
The shekel was trading at 3.56 versus the dollar, a change of 0.06% from Tuesday's close by 0822 GMT.
