Bank of Israel
The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household
A Taub Center study shows the Consumer Price Index does not fully reflect the cost of living. The interest on mortgages and credit burdens households, yet is excluded from the calculation.
Israeli banks could be hit: Major concern over European sanctions
No. 32: Amir Yaron and Michal Abadi-Boiangiu: Economic policymakers leading Israel toward recovery
Without visiting a branch: Deferred checks can be deposited via app
Israel's economy improving but uncertainty remains high - Central Bank Gov.
The Bank of Israel left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% in its 8th straight such decision
Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy
The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.
Majority of complaints about Israeli public service justified – comptroller
The report examined some of the nearly 35,000 complaints made to the office between January 2019 and March 2024 – around 30% of which were about service to the public.
Bank of Israel holds rates as war fuels inflation but weighs on growth
The central bank noted that the inflation rate looks to rise in the coming months before easing again in the next year.
Bank of Israel enforces sanctions and public shaming to improve compliance - opinion
Regulatory shaming by the Bank of Israel is a step in the right direction. We can only hope it will lead to real improvement in the conduct of the banks.
Economic Crisis? The mortgage market in September – activity over the past two years
Bank of Israel data shows mortgages totaling NIS 8.53 billion were taken in September, the second-highest in two years, with a noted drop in contractor loan volumes compared to previous months.
GDP growth at 0.3%, consumer confidence down from last year - CBS
The economy was supported by gains in consumer and state spending and in investment in fixed assets, while exports fell.
Bank of Israel holds interest rate at 4.5%, lowers GDP growth prediction
Among considerations discussed when determining the interest rate was that inflation in Israel has been on an upward trend, in contrast to global trends, he said.
Bank of Israel to hold rates even as inflation rises: Reuters poll
"A prolonged war on multiple fronts could weaken economic activity further and heat inflation, raising the risk of stagflation," Barclays economist said.
No. 26: Amir Yaron: Fighting to stabilize Israel's economy
Amir Yaron, the governor of the Bank of Israel, has worked to stabilize the shekel in the face of the multifront war and international boycotts.
