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Behind the Bank of Israel's optimism lies a far more cautious outlook

22.07.26|Adrian Filut

Senior officials warned privately of weaker long-term growth, mounting fiscal risks and tighter limits on future interest-rate cuts than the official report suggests.

הוועידה כלכלית לאומית - מליאת בוקר - פרופ' אמיר ירון נגיד בנק ישראל בשיחה עם נטע-לי בינשטוק כלכליסט וידאו

Bank of Israel governor warns next government must curb defense spending and invest in growth

15.07.26|Reuters, CTech

Amir Yaron says Israel’s debt trajectory, an expanded defense budget and weak investment in education and infrastructure will be among the biggest challenges facing the next leadership.

Bank of Israel governor warns higher taxes will be needed to fund Israel's future

09.07.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian Filut

Prof. Amir Yaron says Israel's economic recovery remains uneven, warns that growth alone will not solve the country's fiscal challenges, and argues that higher taxes are likely to be needed to finance rising defense spending.

The Bank of Israel's real message wasn't about interest rates

08.07.26|Adrian Filut

Governor Amir Yaron used the widely expected rate cut to deliver unusually blunt warnings about Israel's dependence on global tech giants, fiscal discipline and the rule of law.

The mystery behind the Bank of Israel’s $801 million currency move

09.06.26|Adrian Filut

A large foreign exchange purchase, disclosed only weeks later, is fueling speculation across financial markets.

אמיר ירון נגיד בנק ישראל בכנס אלי הורביץ 2026

Bank of Israel buys $800 million in FX intervention as shekel volatility intensifies

07.06.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum‏

Central bank steps into currency markets while insisting it is not targeting a specific exchange rate.

"Within six months, Israel's high-tech sector could shrink by 25% to 30%"

02.06.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum‏

Former banking supervisor Hedva Ber warned at the Eli Hurvitz Conference that the strong shekel is pushing technology activity abroad, while Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron signaled growing openness to faster interest-rate cuts as inflation expectations decline.

“The strong shekel is good news” - until it hurts high-tech

26.05.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian Filut

Bank of Israel balances cooling inflation against mounting pressure on tech and industry.

The strong shekel is becoming Israel’s next economic crisis

07.05.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum

Exporters warn of layoffs and production shifts abroad as policymakers remain largely silent on the currency surge.

נגיד בנק ישראל אמיר ירון , לצד שיגור של טיל חץ

War, what is it good for? The shekel

14.04.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum

The dollar has fallen 19% over the past year, and market dynamics offer no clear signal of a reversal. While the weaker dollar has helped keep inflation low, most businesses say cheaper imports do not offset the impact of a strengthening shekel, as data points to rising production activity abroad.

Inflation and Iran’s “winds of war” drive interest rate hold

24.02.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian Filut

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron says victory over inflation cannot yet be declared, citing services inflation and geopolitical risks.

“If a rate decision is 100% clear, you’re probably late”: Amir Yaron on cutting interest rates

07.01.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum

The Bank of Israel governor explains why uncertainty is built into monetary policy.

מגזין 100 משפיעים ומשפיעות 2025 אמיר ירון נגיד בנק ישראל

"We all understand high-tech is our locomotive. Therefore, we must maintain Israel as an open, competitive economy"

30.09.25|Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian Filut

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said the indicators point toward decreasing inflation, but noted that the timing of potential rate cuts remains uncertain.

"Cutting interest rates too early would be like stopping a course of antibiotics halfway through, it could backfire"

08.07.25|Shlomo Teitelbaum

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron warns of inflation risks and cautions against deficit complacency.

האנליסט הראשי האחראי על דירוג ישראל בחברת הדירוג הבינלאומית S&P מקסים ריבניקוב ו מלחמה חיילים עזה

“Hard to believe these numbers come from a country at war”: S&P Global Ratings Director on Israel's economic resilience

28.05.25|Shlomo Teitelbaum

The agency's Rybnikov cites institutional risks and prolonged conflict as reasons for a negative credit outlook.

Bank of Israel Governor: "Strong institutions are key to economic prosperity"

25.02.25|Adrian Filut

Amir Yaron discusses the connection between institutional stability and economic growth in light of political unrest.

Bank of Israel Governor: “Lowering interest rates now is like putting out a fire with oil”

07.01.25|Shlomo Teitelbaum

Amir Yaron highlighted short-term inflation risks and warned against premature monetary easing. “Our baseline scenario assumes one or two rate cuts in the second half of 2025. However, if inflation moderates more quickly, we could act sooner. Conversely, if inflation remains high and sticky, we will need to maintain monetary restraint for longer.”

Bank of Israel Governor: "There’s an economic price for the changing sentiment in the world towards Israel"

15.04.24| Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian Filut

Prof. Amir Yaron estimates that the Israeli economy will recover from the war relatively quickly, but emphasizes the need for investments in infrastructure and human capital, and does not rule out raising taxes to strengthen the economy. According to him, a necessary condition for long-term growth is the integration of the ultra-Orthodox into the labor market

Bank of Israel cuts interest rates by 25 bps amidst war, easing inflation

01.01.24|Reuters and CTech

The Bank of Israel lowered short-term borrowing rates for the first time in nearly four years. It had raised rates 10 straight times in an aggressive tightening cycle that took the rate from 0.1% last April before pausing in July and again in August, October and November

אמיר ירון נגיד בנק ישראל חיילים מלחמה מלחמת עזה

Bank of Israel: Gaza war to cost economy over $50 billion

27.11.23|Adrian Filut, Zvi Zerahia, Reuters

Israel’s budgetary costs for the war (expenditures + loss of income) are expected to total 198 billion shekels (approximately $53 billion) - about 10% of GDP