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Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control

A strong shekel, alongside structural energy factors, is moderating external price shocks.

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial
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Israel's high-tech faces unexpected crisis as dollar slides 20% against shekel

The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is stronger than ever.

A strong shekel, a weakened export engine

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools


Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.

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Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar

Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?

A hand is seen holding several dollar bills before the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

The strength of the shekel

The Israeli shekel is expected to remain an attractive currency for investors around the world as Israel continues to advance, introduce solutions globally, foster innovation, expand, and succeed

Israeli banknotes come from countries in the world that use Forex or financial financials.

Your Taxes: Good news for Israelis with foreign rental income

In 2024, the NII issued Circular No. 1314, stating that it had stopped collecting NII contributions on Israeli residential rental income. But the NII said nothing about foreign rental income.

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Tel Aviv stock market bucks global trends, betting on Israel’s future stability

As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Israelis let NIS 1.5 trillion slowly evaporate

The value of your money is slowly being eroded, perhaps without you even knowing

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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

Einat Meir, chief economist at Israel Discount Bank

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.

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Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate

According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025

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