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Rate cut back in play as consumer price index seen negative

Economists forecast 0.1%-0.2% drop in January index, easing annual inflation toward 2% and reviving bets Bank of Israel could trim rates to 3.75% as shekel strengthens and airfares fall

Gad Lior | 02.15.26

Mortgage rejections in Israel jump from 5% to 8%, creating a new hurdle for homebuyers

Many Israelis have seen their personal credit scores deteriorate over the past two years, making mortgages harder and more expensive to secure; buyers often sign contracts before bank approval, prompting warnings: 'Do not sign without bank backing'

Hila Tsion | 02.08.26

Everyone’s buying gold except the Bank of Israel, and lawmakers aren’t happy

Lawmakers question central bank’s decision to forgo gold despite record gains, as officials defend strategy favoring equities and warn bullion is too volatile and illiquid for sovereign reserves

Gad Lior | 02.03.26

Move by Israel’s central bank chief to support Jerome Powell may rattle Netanyahu

The Bank of Israel governor is weighing a rare show of solidarity with the US Federal Reserve chief, a direct affront to the U.S. president and a step that could further strain his already tense relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Gad Lior | 01.15.26

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Bank of Israel’s dream forecast hinges on two conditions

Analysis: Bank of Israel’s decision to cut interest rates by another 0.25% rests on especially optimistic forecasts for Israel’s economy in 2026 and 2027, with a renewed war or an irresponsible budget the main risks to the outlook

Sever Plocker | 01.06.26

Bank of Israel cuts interest rate for second straight time, defying forecasts

Despite most economists expecting no change, the central bank cut rates by 25 basis points to 4%, citing a stronger shekel and easing inflation after the December CPI

Gad Lior | 01.05.26

Bank of Israel warns draft law will not ease IDF reserve burden as penalties lack teeth

New analysis says expanding the IDF draft of Haredi men could save the economy up to $4.3 billion a year, but the current bill falls short with weak recruitment targets and penalties that have little impact on Haredi society

Gad Lior | 12.11.25

How the Bank of Israel rate cut will shave monthly mortgage costs

Bank of Israel cut its policy rate by a quarter point to 4.25%, pushing prime to 5.75%. Borrowers can expect monthly savings of about 60 to 200 shekels and up to tens of thousands over a 25-year mortgage as markets bet on further cuts.

Gad Lior | 11.25.25

After rare rate cut, central bank chief tempers expectations: 'Rates won’t return to pre-COVID levels'

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron says he will not rush into further rate cuts, warning that lowering too quickly could reignite inflation; criticizes Finance Ministry’s bank tax plan

Gad Lior | 11.24.25

Bank of Israel cuts benchmark rate for first time in nearly two years

Central bank lowers rate to 4.25% as inflation eases and economic recovery efforts continue; mortgage holders expected to save hundreds to thousands of shekels annually

Gad Lior | 11.24.25

After two years, Bank of Israel set to cut rates in warning to greedy banks

Commentary: Central bank chief is expected to announce a rate cut Monday, as banks post huge profits while offering little relief to consumers squeezed by high borrowing costs and low savings returns; the Finance Ministry has also had enough and is preparing steps to curb bank profiteering

Gad Lior | 11.23.25

Pressure mounts on Israel's central bank to cut interest rates

With the US and Europe easing monetary policy, Israeli officials and business leaders urge the Bank of Israel to lower its 4.5% rate after nearly two years of inaction, warning that high borrowing costs are stifling growth

Gad Lior | 11.02.25

Israel Consumer Price Index falls 0.6% in September; annual inflation drops to 2.5%

Home prices fall for sixth straight month; rent and fresh vegetables rise; central bank expected to cut interest rate in November

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 10.15.25

Bank of Israel holds interest rate at 4.5% as inflation eases, economy shrinks

Israel's annual inflation rate eased to 2.9% in August from 3.1% in July, moving back to within the government's 1-3% annual target; at the same time, the economy contracted an annualised 4% in the second quarter

Gad Lior | 09.29.25

Tel Aviv stocks surge on hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal, as Bank of Israel prepares rate decision

Rally came after Israeli officials said Saturday night that they see a high probability that U.S. President Donald Trump’s '21-point plan' will be implemented

Ynet Global | 09.28.25