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The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household

A Taub Center study shows the Consumer Price Index does not fully reflect the cost of living. The interest on mortgages and credit burdens households, yet is excluded from the calculation.

Credit card payment.
Discount, Leumi, and Hapoalim – Israeli Banks.

Israeli banks could be hit: Major concern over European sanctions

(L-R): Amir Yaron and Michal Abadi-Boiangiu

No. 32: Amir Yaron and Michal Abadi-Boiangiu: Economic policymakers leading Israel toward recovery

"Checks continue to be a significant payment method in the Israeli economy, totaling hundreds of billions of shekels a year."

Without visiting a branch: Deferred checks can be deposited via app


The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%

Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges

  Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron /

Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty

"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic

Bank of Israel Governor, Prof. Amir Yaron. Full trust in the financial and monetary systems.

Major Israeli banks to pay millions in fines due to poor service

Bnak Leumi and Bank Hapoalim each have to pay NIS 1 million, Isracard must pay out NIS 250,000.

 Bank Leumi.

October 7: The Day After - Will the war change Israel forever?

Ono Academic College is launching “Conversation Corner,” a series about the issues that the State of Israel will be grappling with the day after the war. Register for the first episode on January 17.

 Ono Academic College - October 7: The Day After

Interest rates are dropping: Is it time to invest in apartments?

Time to buy apartments? Bank of Israel reduces interest rates by 0.25%: Small decrease, but could signify a trend reversal

 As interest rates decline, should we reconsider investing in apartments?

Leumi: 'No interest rate cuts in every decision next year'

The Bank's forecast places the interest rate at 3.75%-4.00% at the end of 2024, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013

Exchange-traded fund CHAI donates all profits to Magen David Adom

"In honor of the CHAI ETF launch, we are proud to contribute to Magen David Adom for their amazing work," Defiance Investments Chairman Matthew Bielski told the Post.

AN MDA AMBULANCE at Dor Beach after a man drowned at the beach on Saturday afternoon, June 12 2021

BoI lowers interest rate by 0.25% in bid to combat inflation, stimulate economic growth

BoI implemented first interest rate cut since March 2020 to stimulate economic growth.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel allows mortgage increase of NIS 200,000 for various purposes

The BOI offers temporary relief to borrowers, allowing them to increase their mortgage for debt relief or Merkhav Mugan (protected space) construction in old apartments.


The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis

The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.

 An illustrative image indicating financial trouble for the Israeli economy.