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An illustration of Israeli cryptocurrency

The ‘Digital Shekel Challenge’ advancing Israel’s economic future

Recently, the Bank of Israel commenced its “Digital Shekel Challenge,” an initiative for fintech to spearhead the creation of Israel’s digital ledger

Israeli leaders kick off 2025 budget talks as war costs push up 2024 deficit

Netanyahu and economic officials discuss Israel's 2025 budget amid fiscal challenges from ongoing conflict, aiming for parliamentary approval by year-end amidst rising deficit concerns.

By REUTERS
16/07/2024
An illustration of Israeli cryptocurrency

Bank of Israel waiting for digital Euro ahead of digital Shekel launch

The Bank of Israel plans to improve its payment system with a digital shekel, but it is waiting for other advanced economies to launch digital currencies.

By REUTERS
10/07/2024

People buy apartments without realizing: Have we become Las Vegas or a madhouse?

The Israeli economy is collapsing, with many buying apartments using contractor loans, revealed by Bank of Israel data. Ofer Petersburg expresses concern in this special column.

  Israeli police work at the area where a rocket landed in Kiryat Shmona, February 13, 2024

Bank of Israel drops GDP growth forecast amid prolonged war prediction

GDP impairment is affected by both army reserves mobilization and restrictions on Palestinian laborers, creating supply issues.

08/07/2024

Northern escalation to impact Israel's economy - Bank of America

Much of the report's analysis of the situation in Israel focused on comparing the outlook for Israel's economy if the situation in Israel's north escalates to if it does not.

23/06/2024
 Residents of northern Israel seen at a tent city asking the government to return them to their home

A solution to shielding northern Israel: Financial imperatives and mortgages

Since the war began, public demand for building fortifications has surged. However, for private homes and apartments without safe rooms, the initial high demand for fortifications has now plateaued.

By RAN NAOR
06/06/2024

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron to speak at Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

"The Israeli economy has the necessary foundations to come back and prosper after the war," said Amir Yaron.

Bank Leumi concludes first quarter of 2024 with net income of approximately NIS 2.8 billion

Leumi continues to focus on growing its corporate, commercial, and mortgage credit portfolios.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate at 4.5%, amid background of war

It reiterated that the interest rate path will be determined by future inflation, and continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy.

27/05/2024
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