Bank of Israel governor
The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'
The interest rate remains unchanged; Prof. Yaron: No pressure was exerted; business sector criticizes the decision of the Governor, who does not rule out potential tax hikes for the upcoming budget.
Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review
Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81
Report: Former BoI governor Fischer leading candidate for US Federal Reserve vice-chair
Source familiar with matter says man credited with guiding Israel’s economy through difficult waters has already been offered US job.
Flug: Israel must deal with discrimination against Arabs or suffer economic consequences
Incoming BoI Governor makes first public speech since nomination.
In surprise turnaround, Karnit Flug nominated as Bank of Israel governor
Markets reacted favorably, with the TA-100 increasing .62 percent, while the yield on benchmark bonds fell to their lowest levels since late May.
Netanyahu, Lapid to announce new Bank of Israel chief by Sunday
PM, finance minister met Wednesday night to decide on candidate who will succeed Stanley Fischer.
Timeline for BOI governor selection extends from 'days' to 'weeks'
Lapid, Netanyahu reportedly have sharp disagreements over which of the three BOI governor candidates to choose.
Victor Medina joins race for BoI Governor
A source close to the prime minister said, "Medina's chances are no less than those of Blejer and Eckstein and perhaps greater."
PM's aides prefer Zvi Eckstein as BoI Governor
Netanyahu's aides consider Eckstein as the "inside man," who knows the government, and is seen as a "safer" alternative.
As BOI awaits new governor, strong shekel curbs exports
In the second quarter of 2013, 35% of exporters reported a reduction in export shipments, while only 27% reported an increase.
Netanyahu's office denies submitting 'list' of candidates to head Bank of Israel
Post vacant since Stanley Fischer's departure in June; two candidates withdrew after separate alleged scandals.
PM considers Argentina’s Blejer to head BoI
Former Central Bank of Argentina president is Netanyahu's lead candidate among 4 to replace Stanley Fischer.