Interest rate

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.

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Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel.

'Taxes will need to be raised': Bank of Israel Governor's bad news following rate cut

Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron speaks at the Knesset; illustrative.

Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.

Mekorot reports higher 2nd quarter profit, but regulatory changes weigh on 2026 results


Israel's deficit grows, BOI leaves interest rate unchanged as geopolitical uncertainty increases

The deficit in March was NIS 15 billion compared to NIS 2.7 billion measured last march, according to the Finance Ministry.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Do you have money in Paybox? You will receive interest on it

Paybox app announces that it will pay its customers from all banks an annual interest of 3% on their balance in the app.


Leumi: 'No interest rate cuts in every decision next year'

The Bank's forecast places the interest rate at 3.75%-4.00% at the end of 2024, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate steady at 4.75% amidst inflation concerns

There’s still no telling when the interest rate will decline, experts note.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Despite economic turmoil, Israel's interests set to remain at 4.75%

Recent signs of decreased inflation indicate an unchanged interest rate, as consumers begin saving and global pressures subside.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.