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Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel

Housing prices declined 1.3% over the past year, oil prices fell following the Iran agreement, and the dollar recovered after an early drop.

Israeli real estate – construction site.
KAHAN SCHOLARSHIP recipients Maayan Laron, Amit Vales, Bar Shporen and Re'em Elkayam pose with Israel Tennis & Education Centers executives Eyal Taoz (left) and Yoni Erlich (right).

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Gai Beach Water Park

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Evening view of the Tel Aviv skyline. October 26, 2025.

Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025


Documentary on people with special needs, ‘Exposed,’ screens in Jerusalem, Jan. 27

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Israeli shekel strongest for two years against the US dollar

Bank of America published a forecast about the Israeli currency. The bank's analysts expect the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented.

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

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Stock Market

Amid optimistic hostage deal talks: Shekel strengthens against Dollar, Euro

The shekel recorded significant gains against the dollar and the euro, with the dollar currently trading at 3.62 shekels, a decrease of about 1.3%, and the euro falling by 0.8% to 3.71 shekels.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Shekel weakens sharply against US dollar

The Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate down 0.248% from Monday, at NIS 3.627/$.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Israel economy: A rebound in farming could lead to a decrease in food prices

While key sectors show resilience, economists warn of lasting challenges due to poverty and defense spending

 A person holds Israeli shekel coins in their hand in Jerusalem on December 18, 2024.

War's heavy financial toll on families only going to get worse - Paamonim aid org

"Since the holidays we have seen a significant increase of over 250 families a week" turning to the organization for help, she described.

  Israeli tanks and military vehicles take position near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, October 13, 2023

Social lender boosts interest-free loans for reservists 'Yuval Fund' as requests spike

The "Yuval Fund," in honor of fallen IDF reserves Captain Yuval Silber, who was killed in action in November 2023, has provided over $4 million to reservists in loans, the organization said.

 Shira Silber and Tomer Peled speaking at the Ogen Conference 2024.

Bank Hapoalim reports Q3 2024 profit amid strong credit growth and operational resilience

Despite a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter, the bank demonstrated solid financial performance and strong credit growth across all operational segments.

 Yadin Anteb, CEO of Bank Hapoalim.

What Moody's missed when lowering Israel's credit rating - opinion

"Despite criticisms, Moody’s analysis of Israel's fiscal health is overly pessimistic."

Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021.