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Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation
The Bank of Israel, led by Gov. Prof. Amir Yaron in Jerusalem, reduced its key interest rate to 3.75% amid a strong shekel and moderating…
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation
The Bank of Israel, led by Gov. Prof. Amir Yaron in Jerusalem, reduced its key interest rate to 3.75% amid a strong shekel and moderating inflation.
Israels Trade Deficit $4.3 Billion in April
Israel's trade deficit hit $4.3 billion in April 2026, as exports and imports both saw significant declines, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Bank of Israel released Tuesday, May 12, 2026, end-of-day shekel exchange rates, showing minor fluctuations against key global currencies.
We Take a Loss: Surging Shekel Puts Pressure on Israeli Nonprofits
Israel's strong shekel is financially burdening nonprofits like Jerusalem-based StandWithUs, whose foreign donations lose value, impacting operations and.
Millions Allocated to Increase Salaries of Social Workers at Boarding Schools
Israel's Ministry of Welfare is investing 20 million Shekels to raise salaries for social workers at boarding schools for children from troubled homes.
US Dollar Hits New 32-Plus-Year Low Against the Shekel
The US Dollar hit a 32-year low against the Israeli Shekel on May 6, 2026, influenced by President Trump's announcement on Iran negotiations.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Bank of Israel set end-of-day shekel exchange rates on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with the US Dollar at 2.9030 NIS.
Average Monthly Israeli Salary $4,882
Israel's average monthly salary hit $4,882 in February 2026, a 5% rise from 2025, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel Sees $3.32 Billion Trade Deficit in March
Israel's March 2026 trade deficit reached $3.32 billion (9.8 billion Shekels), with goods exports at $5.5 billion and imports at $8.88 billion.
Israel Moves Forward with Digital Currency Pegged to Shekel
Israel's Capital Market Authority has approved Bits of Gold to issue a shekel-pegged stable digital currency after a two-year pilot.
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