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Israel develops new 'bitcoin' currency (Illustrative)

Israel central bank says digital shekel launch an 'open question'

Amir Yaron (L) delivers a report to Benjamin Netanyahu (R)

Bank of Israel chief, Netanyahu to decide on 2nd governor term in October

BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate steady at 4.75% amidst inflation concerns

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

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

Despite economic turmoil, Israel's interests set to remain at 4.75%

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel warns: Economy at risk, judicial reform to blame

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Inflation (Illustrative).

Israel’s June CPI: Are Bank of Israel’s counter-inflation measures paying off?

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Is the Bank of Israel alone in fighting inflation?

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Bank of Israel decides not to raise interest rate, for now

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen at a Religious Zionist Party faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on June 19, 2023.

Israeli finance minister calls banks 'scandalous' but opposes legislation

By REUTERS

View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Bank of Israel questioned by Competition Authority: Are Israel’s banks competitive enough?

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron arrives to a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023.

Israel's government delays bank bill after central bank chief alarm

By REUTERS

BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel calls to block bill requiring interest on checking accounts

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

BANK TRANSACTIONS taking place – in recent years most of the banks have been closing down branches, increasing digital services at the expense of personal service and canceling certain services, says the writer.

Don’t bank on it - opinion

By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel governor to meet with banks in light of interest profits

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

LEFT: Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron | RIGHT: Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu (Otzma Yehudit)

Bank of Israel gov. should be 'kicked down the stairs' - far right minister

By ELIAV BREUER

US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Shekel weakens by more than 2% as Israel's coalition delays key Knesset vote

By REUTERS

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron arrives to a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023.

Market fears Bank of Israel governor won't seek second term

By Oren Dori/Globes/TNS

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as he convenes a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, June 4, 2023

Israel's cabinet approves Netanyahu-led committee to tackle cost of living crisis

By ELIAV BREUER