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The mystery behind the Bank of Israel’s $801 million currency move
09.06.26
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Adrian Filut
A large foreign exchange purchase, disclosed only weeks later, is fueling speculation across financial markets.
Bank of Israel’s quiet move to stabilize the shekel
07.06.26
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Shlomo Teitelbaum
New disclosures highlight a more active currency stance than officially acknowledged.
Bank of Israel buys $800 million in FX intervention as shekel volatility intensifies
07.06.26
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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
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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.
How Israel lost control of the foreign worker market
02.06.26
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Shahar Ilan
The number of foreign workers has surged by nearly 80% since the start of the war, but no one can clearly explain how quotas are set, or where the policy is heading.
“The strong shekel is good news” - until it hurts high-tech
26.05.26
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Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian Filut
Bank of Israel balances cooling inflation against mounting pressure on tech and industry.
"Things can be ruined very quickly": Bank of Israel official sounds warning on the economy
24.05.26
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Adrian Filut
Prof. Ori Heffetz discusses global instability, central bank independence, and the fragility behind Israel’s economic resilience.
The strong shekel is becoming Israel’s next economic crisis
07.05.26
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Shlomo Teitelbaum
Exporters warn of layoffs and production shifts abroad as policymakers remain largely silent on the currency surge.
War, what is it good for? The shekel
14.04.26
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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
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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
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Shlomo Teitelbaum
The Bank of Israel governor explains why uncertainty is built into monetary policy.
"We all understand high-tech is our locomotive. Therefore, we must maintain Israel as an open, competitive economy"
30.09.25
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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
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Shlomo Teitelbaum
Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron warns of inflation risks and cautions against deficit complacency.
"Stanley Fischer was one of the greatest economists of our generation"
01.06.25
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CTech
Tributes pour in for the former Bank of Israel Governor and Fed Vice Chair after he passed away at the age of 81.
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel Governor and US Fed Vice Chair, dies at 81
01.06.25
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Adrian Filut
Influential central banker remembered for his crisis leadership and institutional reforms.
Generative AI is coming for your job—or making it better?
11.03.25
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Meir Orbach
The Bank of Israel says the future of work depends on how employees adapt.
Bank of Israel Governor: "Strong institutions are key to economic prosperity"
25.02.25
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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
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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.”
Israel's slowing economy and rising inflation: When will rate cuts come?
16.09.24
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Reuters
With inflation at 3.6%, the central bank is unlikely to ease interest rates before late 2025.
Bank of Israel: “Israel has a good record in terms of coming out of military events”
22.05.24
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James Spiro
Professor Amir Yaron made the remarks during his Keynote Speech at the Hamilton Lane Annual Investor Event in Israel
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