Bank of Israel

Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits

The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron with members of the IDF Manpower Directorate launching the consumer and financial guidance program for IDF soldiers in need, August 12, 2026.
Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran

“Israel’s housing market is slowing, yet mortgage volumes are rising due to delayed payments and higher financing needs.”

Bank of Israel reveals new data on Israel’s mortgage market


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.

 Las Vegas

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.

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

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

A solution to shielding northern Israel: Financial imperatives and mortgages - opinion

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.

 Residents of northern Israel seen at a tent city asking the government to return them to their homes, at Amiad Junction

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 of Israel Governor Amir Yaron at the Maariv/Walla Economic Forum in March 2024

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.

 Hagit Argov, senior vice-president, and head of the Finance Division of Bank Leumi.

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.

Bank of Israel

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to align trading week with global bourses

The announcement comes as shares have recovered from the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel that pushed the broad Tel Aviv 125 index.

View of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. November 29, 2020.

IDF, Defense Ministry deposit NIS 29 million worth of terror funds to Bank of Israel

The funds were acquired throughout the war by the Plunder Seizure Unit of the Technology and Logistics Branch.

Terror funds deposit operation. (18/4/2024)

Israel's deficit grows, BOI leaves interest rate unchanged as geopolitical uncertainty increases

The deficit in March was NIS 15 billion compared to NIS 2.7 billion measured last march, according to the Finance Ministry.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)