Shekel
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
The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis
The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.
Inflation in Israel works its way down as interest rate cut looms
As the shekel begins a climb from recent lows, analysts anticipate interest cuts upcoming, even as early as the end of November.
Israel markets sink, businesses shut after Hamas attack
Factories are still operating to limit concerns over scarcity of essentials
Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016
The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.
Israel central bank says digital shekel launch an 'open question'
Israel's central bank has been experimenting with a digital shekel with its Hong Kong counterpart and the Bank for International Settlements.
Israeli shekel sees 10.34% decline vs. USD since 2023 - new research
In spite of this data, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said, "Israeli economy is showing relative resilience and stability."
Do you have a NIS 10 coin? It might be worth a lot of money
A TikTok user uploaded a video highlighting an engraving flaw on the coin. If you're lucky enough to have one, you can sell it to coin collectors in Israel or abroad and earn 13 times its face value.
Shekel weakens by more than 2% as Israel's coalition delays key Knesset vote
Main indexes on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange edged slightly down as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition appeared to delay the Judicial Selection Committee vote
Bank of Israel considering the issue of digital shekel stablecoin
The digital currency would enable much more convenience and transaction security, but would also carry its own host of risks.
Netanyahu, Herzog reached out to Moody's before credit outlook downgrade
If Israel's credit rating drops, Israel can expect a higher interest rate on short-term loans and inflation.
