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Shekel rally could push Bank of Israel toward early 2025 rate cut
Dollar falls 0.5% against shekel, reaching 9-month low, while euro weakens similarly; analysts say the rally could prompt central bank rate cut by Q1 2024
Mickey Greenfeld, Calcalist | 12.09.24
ישיבת ממשלה
OECD slashes Israel growth forecasts, might force interest rate hike
The OECD cuts Israel’s 2024 growth projection to 0.6%, signaling negative per capita growth, with only 2.4% expected in 2025; Inflation is forecast to exceed government targets, reaching 3.6%, while fiscal and geopolitical pressures further exacerbate economic risks 
Adrian Filut, Calcalist | 12.04.24
משיכת מזומנים מכספומט. אני מעדיף אל צ'יינג'
Millions of Israelis drowning in overdraft as interest rates hold high
Around 2.5 million Israelis are overdrawing their checking accounts, as banks extend credit lines at interest rates double those of standard loans
Shaked Green, Calcalist | 08.28.24
בניין בנק ישראל ירושלים
Despite war, Israeli economy holds its ground
While war anticipated to knock down 1% of economic growth compared to earlier forecasts, amounting to billions in losses, Bank of Israel remains cautiously optimistic about resilience of Israeli economy
Sever Plocker | 10.24.23
מדדים שליליים בבורסה
Israeli economy braces for judicial overhaul ripple effects
Local stock and foreign exchange markets plunge immediately after passing of first judicial reform bill, but is this just the beginning? Why might the canning of the reasonableness clause drive away investors and foreign companies? How are rating agencies expected to react, and what are the chances of seeing further strikes?
Gad Lior | 07.25.23
A decrease in the number of transactions in the last year
It's a buyer's market: Israel's plummeting real estate market
Survey and data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics' show that the once booming local property market the country developed in 2022 has crashed considerably, giving buyers the power they previously lacked
Hila Tsion | 06.21.23
אינפלציה עליית מחירים
Why doesn't Israel's inflation problem seem to abate?
Expert economist says he believes that Israel is facing many hurdles before inflation rate declines and that a largescale plan is required in the housing market before prices see significant drop
Dan Raban | 06.18.23
אתר בנייה
Israeli real estate transaction volume dips 50% - is it time to buy?
Only some 4,000 transactions recorded in April, lowest figure since early 2000s apart from COVID outbreak; total mortgage uptake drops 46% year-on-year
Ori Chudy | 06.12.23
דולרים ושקלים
Exploring the foreign exchange market: What causes the shekel's strength or weakness?
In the past week, Israel's shekel has strengthened after a long period of weakness, which the Bank of Israel attributed, among other factors, to judicial reform; Who are the actual traders in the foreign exchange market? Why is it different from other markets and how does it affect interest rates and prices?
Dan Raban | 06.11.23
בניין בנק ישראל ירושלים
Israel watchdog seeks data from banks in interest rate probe
Economy Minister Nir Barkat attempts to oust Competition Authority head Michal Cohen despite lacking the authority to do so blaming her for the rising cost of living; Cohen refuses to resign.
Reuters | 05.28.23
Israeli banks benefit from successive interest rate hikes, garner unprecedented revenues
Aided by interest rate hikes, Israeli banks navigate global banking crisis and market challenges, delivering outstanding profits for shareholders and weathering divergent share trends
Dan Raban | 05.23.23
בניין בנק ישראל ירושלים
Israel's interest rate increases for 10th time in a row
Against the backdrop of high inflation and the wave of price increases, the Bank of Israel raised the basic interest rate to 4.75%; The bottom line: a heavier mortgage burden, when the average repayment will increase by about NIS 1,150 per month (over $300)
Tzachi Sade | 05.22.23
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