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Illustrative: A largely empty pedestrian mall in central Jerusalem on August 2, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 1, 2026, 8:54 pm
Bank of Israel slashes rates to four-year low to bolster postwar economic rebound
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Mali and Liel Yahalomi located on a bus in Argentina by police on August 14, 2026. (Screen capture/Israel Police)
August 14, 2026, 9:21 pm
Police locate Israeli mother and daughter in Argentina, a week after they vanished in Vienna
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
By ToI Staff
A view of a Bank of Jerusalem branch in central Jerusalem, August 13, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
August 13, 2026, 5:44 pm
Bank of Jerusalem stock plummets, revives amid rumors over employee’s disappearance in Vienna
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
By ToI Staff
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, April 7, 2025. (Sharon Wrobel/ The Times of Israel)
July 6, 2026, 8:12 pm
Central bank trims borrowing costs to 2022 low, sees room for further rate cuts
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Fiverr employees at work in its Tel Aviv offices, August 6, 2017 (Shoshanna Solomon/Times of Israel)
July 3, 2026, 12:53 am
Strong shekel makes Israeli tech workers pricier than their US counterparts, study shows
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents an assistance program to support Israel's technology and export sectors, Jerusalem, June 30, 2026. (Finance Ministry Spokesperson)
June 30, 2026, 6:53 pm
Israel rolls out NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for tech sector hit by rapid shekel surge
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: New Israeli shekel bills, September 24, 2023. (Hadar Youavian/ Flash90)
June 7, 2026, 4:11 pm
In first since 2022, Bank of Israel buys foreign currency to stem sharp shekel gain
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
By Sharon Wrobel
A. Grebelsky & Son Jerusalem limestone factory at the Har Tuv industrial zone near Beit Shemesh. (Courtesy)
April 26, 2026, 4:19 pm
Brawny shekel threatens to knock out exporters, tech firms dependent on almighty dollar
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative photo of a shekel and a US hundred dollar bill, April 13, 2026. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 20, 2026, 1:51 pm
The 3.00 squeeze: Why the surging shekel is a threat to Israel’s economy
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
By Eran Hildesheim
Illustrative: New Israeli shekel bills, September 24, 2023. (Hadar Youavian/ Flash90)
April 15, 2026, 10:47 pm
Shekel breaks below 3 to the dollar in first since 1995; exporters warn of economy risk
Currency’s strength reflects optimism over an Iran deal and Lebanon truce; Bank of Israel not seen intervening in the market, hurting exports
By Sharon Wrobel
Israelis at the Azrieli shopping mall in Givatayim near Tel Aviv, where stores opened after staying closed for a few days amidst the ongoing Israel-US war with Iran, March 6, 2026. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
March 30, 2026, 8:59 pm
Bank of Israel slashes growth prospects as Iran war takes toll on economy
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: A woman carries her shopping near Talpiot Market in Haifa on August 4, 2024. (Canaan Lidor/Times of Israel)
February 23, 2026, 8:23 pm
Bank of Israel holds interest rates amid concerns over Iran escalation
Finance minister, manufacturers slam central bank for hesitating to lower borrowing costs for households and businesses with inflation slowing and the shekel strong
By Sharon Wrobel
A poster showing Shas leader Aryeh Deri saying "We are working on a law to regulate the status of Torah students," with the text underneath reading, "Who are you fooling?" in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem on October 28, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90)
December 11, 2025, 4:52 pm
Bank of Israel: Haredi draft bill insufficient to ease reserve duty’s burden on economy
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’
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on August 6, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
December 4, 2025, 8:16 pm
Bank of Israel governor warns funding yeshiva students, draft exemptions threatens growth
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
By Ariela Karmel
The Bank of Israel's main offices in Jerusalem, January 2, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
November 24, 2025, 9:02 pm
Central bank lowers rates for 1st time in nearly 2 years, cautions about pace of cuts
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
By Sharon Wrobel
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