Bank of Israel

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.

Moody's corporate HQ
Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion

Israeli shekel

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions


The war from an economic perspective - opinion

The current circumstances make it impossible to carry on business as usual on the economic front.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion on the state budget, at the Knesset Finance Committee, in July. The state budget for 2024 and the next few years must be fundamentally redrafted, say the writers.

Bank of Israel works to stabilize markets, push to delay loan repayments

The Bank’s central concern at present is the depreciation of the shekel as an inflationary risk.

Bank of Israel

'Just lower interest rate,' Israeli lawmaker tells cbank amid conflict

Under the plan, loan payments of mortgages, consumer credit and business credit would be deferred without charging interest and without charging fees.

 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.

October looks as if it will be challenging for the Israeli economy

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Besides inflation, the shekel-US dollar rate will also impact the interest rate decision.

 BANK OF ISRAEL Governor Amir Yaron attends a meeting at the Knesset, in July.

Amid Israel turmoil, markets want continuity at central bank helm

Yaron's five-year term ends at the end of 2023 and he has been tight-lipped on his plans.

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron.

Israel central bank says digital shekel launch an 'open question'

Israel's central bank has been experimenting with a digital shekel with its Hong Kong counterpart and the Bank for International Settlements.

Israel develops new 'bitcoin' currency (Illustrative)

Bank of Israel chief, Netanyahu to decide on 2nd governor term in October

The issue of whether Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron will seek, or be reappointed for a second term, has loomed over financial markets for months.

Amir Yaron (L) delivers a report to Benjamin Netanyahu (R)

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate steady at 4.75% amidst inflation concerns

There’s still no telling when the interest rate will decline, experts note.

 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.

Despite economic turmoil, Israel's interests set to remain at 4.75%

Recent signs of decreased inflation indicate an unchanged interest rate, as consumers begin saving and global pressures subside.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Bank of Israel warns: Economy at risk, judicial reform to blame

According to the BoI’s latest report, judicial reform and inflation rate adjustments are the primary factors that can significantly impact Israel’s risk premium.

 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.