The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bank-of-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:59:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bank of Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bank-of-israel/ 32 32 Bank of Israel slashes rates to four-year low to bolster postwar economic rebound https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-slashes-rates-to-four-year-low-to-bolster-postwar-economic-rebound/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:54:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889611 Central bank cuts borrowing costs to 3.25%, warning of only partial recovery; manufacturers accuse Governor Yaron of doing too little too late, as strong shekel batters exporters

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]]> Police locate Israeli mother and daughter in Argentina, a week after they vanished in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/vienna-police-missing-israeli-mother-and-daughter-left-country-of-their-own-volition/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:21:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3879409&preview=true&preview_id=3879409 Mali and Liel Yahalomi seen seated on a bus as Interpol, Israeli police reps arrive; they are later told they are free to go, as there is no suspicion of criminal wrongdoing; report says they want to start a new life

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]]> Bank of Jerusalem stock plummets, revives amid rumors over employee’s disappearance in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-jerusalem-stock-erratic-amid-rumors-over-employees-disappearance-in-vienna/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:44:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3878813 Gag order placed on Israel Police investigation into whereabouts of Mali and Liel Yahalomi, as family claims terrorism has not been ruled out, despite reports that it's not suspected

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]]> Central bank trims borrowing costs to 2022 low, sees room for further rate cuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/central-bank-trims-borrowing-costs-to-2022-low-sees-room-for-further-rate-cuts/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:12:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3856245 Finance minister and manufacturers criticize Bank of Israel's 0.25% rate cut to 3.5% as insufficient, say it doesn't reflect the needs of businesses and households

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]]> Strong shekel makes Israeli tech workers pricier than their US counterparts, study shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/strong-shekel-makes-israeli-tech-workers-pricier-than-their-us-counterparts-study-shows/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:53:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3854250 Lobby of Israeli tech firms warns that local tech talent is losing its competitive edge, as higher salary costs due to the strong shekel threaten to drive out future innovation

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]]> Israel rolls out NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for tech sector hit by rapid shekel surge https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-rolls-out-nis-1-6-billion-aid-plan-for-tech-sector-hit-by-rapid-shekel-surge/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3852624 Government says program will help extend eroded financial runway of startups and export companies and enable them to maintain and expand their R&D centers and operations in Israel

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]]> In first since 2022, Bank of Israel buys foreign currency to stem sharp shekel gain https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-since-2022-bank-of-israel-buys-foreign-currency-to-stem-sharp-shekel-gain/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:11:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838051 Central bank purchases $801 million after shekel reached a 33-year peak against the dollar, raising fears of tech firm layoffs and relocations to cheaper markets

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]]> Brawny shekel threatens to knock out exporters, tech firms dependent on almighty dollar https://www.timesofisrael.com/brawny-shekel-threatens-to-knock-out-exporters-tech-firms-dependent-on-almighty-dollar/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:19:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808731 As exchange rate dives below NIS 3 to the greenback, companies paid in US currency say without government help they will have to cut costs, fire workers and could move elsewhere

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]]> The 3.00 squeeze: Why the surging shekel is a threat to Israel’s economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-3-00-squeeze-why-the-surging-shekel-is-a-threat-to-israels-economy/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:51:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805897 As the local currency leads a global strengthening trend against the dollar, exporters struggle to survive rising costs, with Israel's competitiveness at immediate risk if government doesn't act

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]]> Shekel breaks below 3 to the dollar in first since 1995; exporters warn of economy risk https://www.timesofisrael.com/shekel-breaks-below-3-to-the-dollar-in-first-since-1995-exporters-warn-of-economy-risk/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802929 Currency’s strength reflects optimism over an Iran deal and Lebanon truce; Bank of Israel not seen intervening in the market, hurting exports

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]]> Bank of Israel slashes growth prospects as Iran war takes toll on economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-slashes-growth-prospects-as-iran-war-takes-toll-on-economy/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:59:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791429 Central bank leaves borrowing costs high, raises concerns over the intensity and duration of the campaign; Governor Yaron criticizes state for okaying coalition funds in wartime

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]]> Bank of Israel holds interest rates amid concerns over Iran escalation https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-holds-interest-rates-amid-concerns-over-iran-escalation/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:23:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760576 Finance minister, manufacturers slam central bank for hesitating to lower borrowing costs for households and businesses with inflation slowing and the shekel strong

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]]> Bank of Israel: Haredi draft bill insufficient to ease reserve duty’s burden on economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-haredi-draft-bill-insufficient-to-ease-reserve-dutys-burden-on-economy/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:52:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709722 Enlistment targets too low and sanctions on draft dodgers too weak, says central bank; ex-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot 'unequivocally' warns PM that bill 'endangers IDF's mission'

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]]> Bank of Israel governor warns funding yeshiva students, draft exemptions threatens growth https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-governor-warns-funding-yeshiva-students-draft-exemptions-threatens-growth/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:16:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704829 Speaking to cabinet ahead of 2026 budget vote, Amir Yaron says burden on working Israelis, reservists, is unsustainable, and criticizes plan to divert funding from Arab community

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]]> Central bank lowers rates for 1st time in nearly 2 years, cautions about pace of cuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/central-bank-lowers-rates-for-1st-time-in-nearly-2-years-cautions-about-more-cuts/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:02:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3696622 Bank of Israel says further interest rate cuts will depend on stability of geopolitical situation and government spending in upcoming 2026 budget; expects to cut rate 0.5% by next September

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