Interest Rates![]() Experts: Shekel Weakness Will Continue Through ElectionsThe once-mighty shekel is likely to go north of 4 to the dollar by the week's end, and keep falling, as elections fuel economic downturn.![]() Bank of Israel to Hold Interest at 3%Eyeing negative trends in the US economy and desiring to mitigate inflation and housing costs, the Bank of Israel is holding the line.![]() Fed to Keep Rates "Exceptionally Low"The US Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates "exceptionally low" in response to the recent slowdown in the US economic recovery. |