Economist: Interest rate move is testimony to strength of Israeli economy
Economist and mortgage consultant Be’eri Gurtler Har-Tuv speaks about the Bank of Israel interest rate increase and the Israeli economy.
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First time in years: Bank of Israel expected to raise interest rates
Most economists estimate: The interest rate will rise from 0.1% to 0.25% - and will continue to rise in the coming months.
Israel gets its first digital bank
Digital bank is the first new bank to be formed in Israel in 43 years.
Risk of the Delta variant and Israel Bank's position
The Bank of Israel has kept its base interest rate at 0.1%, citing dangers to the nascent Delta economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will the digital shekel function as electronic handcuffs?
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are spurring central banks into action - but will they respect the privacy of the individual?
Bank of Israel: Quick recovery from coronavirus crisis is crucial
New report says steps taken by Bank of Israel during outbreak succeeded in restoring markets to proper functioning.
As the coronavirus crisis worsens: 'State needs to reach deeper into its pockets'
A financial strategist tells Arutz Sheva that the Bank of Israel & gov't need to take action to prevent the severe recession in the making.
'A good year for the Israeli economy'
Bank of Israel governor presents PM with annual report on the economy. 'The Israeli economy is in a good situation.'
New Bank of Israel governor: It's a tremendous honor
Cabinet approves Amir Yaron as the next governor of the Bank of Israel.
University of Penn. economist cleared to head Bank of Israel
US-based academic cleared by vetting committee to replace Karnit Flug as Israel's top banker.
From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel
Professor from Donald Trump's alma mater tapped to replace Karnit Flug as governor of Bank of Israel.
Way paved for appointing Chief of Staff and Commissioner
Newly elected Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel President retires from Senior Appointments Advisory Committee.
Who will be the next Bank of Israel Governor?
Netanyahu and Kahlon interview two candidates, expected to interview third candidate today, but candidates' list not finalized.
Bank of Israel Governor will not seek second term
Dr. Karnit Flug informs PM Netanyahu she will not stand as a candidate for an additional term as Governor of the Bank of Israel.
Bank of Israel hosts discussion on Israeli, Swiss economies
Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank visits Israel, meets with the Governor of the Bank of Israel.
'Israel's economy doing well, without a doubt'
Bank of Israel presents annual report, President Rivlin says Israel's economy is good, but Israel must 'monitor economic processes closely.'
Bank of Israel releases designs for new bills with Hebrew poets
Images of female Hebrew poets featured on the new designs of the 20- and 100-shekel bills released by The Bank of Israel.
Bank of Israel to keep interest rates at 0.1%
The Bank of Israel announced it is keeping their interest rate at 0.1% for the month of January. Growth and inflation remain healthy.
Bibi calls to unleash Israel's economic potential
Bank of Israel report signals strong, stable economy. PM calls to slash bureaucracy and unleash wave of economic growth.
End of the housing bubble?
Steady rise in price of housing has finally halted. But is this just a pause or the sign of a long term change?
Negative interest rates: Could Israel be next?
With deepening deflation despite soaring housing prices, will Israel be the next country to try extreme monetary policies?
Forged 200 shekel bills discovered
Five residents of Bedouin town in northern Israel arrested after using counterfeit bank notes at gas stations across Upper Galilee.
Deri: Israel 'discriminates' against Mizrahim
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands faces on newly designed shekel bills include some Israelis of Middle Eastern descent.
New blue NIS 200 bills ready for prime time
The Bank of Israel on Monday officially unveiled its new design for NIS 200 bills, and said it would start distributing them soon.
Bank Expected to 'Goose' Economy With Rate Slash
The Bank of Israel is expected to cut interest rates further, in order to prompt spending in Israel's weak economy.
Israel's Gaza War Losses Made Up by Gas Money
Operation Protective Edge's financial impact totally covered by mass profits from Israel's new natural gas deposits.
Shekel Still on the Rise
After BOI says it won't lower interest rate, shekel-dollar rate dips to NIS 3.93 per dollar.
'Don't Fight the Fed,' Bank of Israel Learns Again
The shekel fell when the Bank of Israel slashed interest rates - and rose again, when the Federal Reserve didn't do anything.
Prices Deflate 0.3% in January, as Trend Continues
The newest scourge of economists, deflation, hit Israel in a big way in January. In a trend that began in 2014.
Bank of Israel Seeks Major Tax Raise
Israel is in the budgetary hole for NIS 18 billion (over $4 billion) – and the only way out, say the Bank of Israel, is to raise taxes.
'Ariel for Israel, Umm el-Fahm for Palestine'
Avigdor Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu will join any government which supports its controversial 'transfer' plan, with major land swaps.
Bank of Israel Bought $7 Billion in 2014
The Bank of Israel in 2014 bought over $7 billion in an effort to prop up the value of the dollar versus the shekel.
Research Shows Young Couples Struggle to Buy Homes
Prices soar with salaries not meeting the rise, leaving young couples less able to become homeowners amid noted gap in income brackets.
Experts: Shekel Likely to Continue Sinking
The “bottom” for the shekel is a long way off, say foreign currency experts, with the dollar expected to continue strengthening.
Nearly 2/3 of Israelis are Often Overdrawn
Shocking figures reveal many Israelis living constantly in the red; Bank of Israel wants to know why.
Bank of Israel Unveils New 50 Shekel Bill
50 shekel (almost $15) banknote presented ahead of its entry to circulation; features likeness of Hebrew poet Shaul Tchernichovsky.
Poll: Israelis Woefully Ignorant of Economic ABCs
The richer you are, the more likely you are to know about basic economic and financial principles - and that's a real problem.
$100 Million BOI Buy Not Enough to Prop Up Dollar
Even a $100 million purchase by the Bank of Israel couldn't prop up the sagging dollar.
Bank of Israel Warns against Bitcoin
Financial institutions warn Bitcoin is fertile ground for fraudulent activities, and highly volatile.
Housing Crisis Continues: Prices Up by Another 8%
Housing prices rose 8% in 2013. Price hike follows doubling in price over seven previous years.
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