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Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.
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Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel
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Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds
With some 2.6 million students heading into summer break, consumer clubs say early planning and price comparisons can cut the cost of family outings.
Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025
The trend is driven mainly by the sector's dominance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) projects, which export these services overseas and are highly dependent on foreign-currency income.
Amdocs to lay off 3,000 employees
The entire technology industry is experiencing aggressive cuts, partly due to the changes brought about by AI.
Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut
The Iran war led to a 3.3% contraction in GDP (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter
Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war
Exporters have called on the Bank of Israel to lower rates or intervene in the foreign exchange market.
Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control
A strong shekel, alongside structural energy factors, is moderating external price shocks.
Israel's high-tech faces unexpected crisis as dollar slides 20% against shekel
The dollar fell by approximately 20% against the shekel over the last year, which puts companies that depend on dollar income at risk.
A strong shekel, a weakened export engine
According to Export Institute figures, 2025 was a record year for Israeli exports. Total exports reached $164 billion, up 10%. Services exports crossed $90 billion for the first time.
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Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.
