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Israel Holds Rates to Protect Shekel and as War Spending Soars: Israel refrained from cutting interest rates on Monday, with the central bank focusing on ...
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Inflation edges higher as housing costs and travel prices rise: Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.7% in March, from 2.5% in February, reducing the odds that ...
timesofisrael.com/inflation-edges-higher-as-housing-costs-and-travel-prices-rise/
Israel Faces Tough Call on Rates as War Clouds Economic Outlook: The Bank of Israel is set for a close interest-rate call on Monday, with analysts almost evenly ...
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Continued borrowing to fuel Israeli war machine a threat to its economy, analysts say
thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2024/04/07/continued-borrowing-to-fuel-israeli-war-machine-a-threat-to-its-economy-analysts-say/
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Israel Central Banker Warns on Impact of Rising Defense Spending: Israel’s escalating defense spending poses risks to the economy and increases need to be ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-31/israel-central-banker-warns-on-impact-of-rising-defense-spending
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More clarity needed on future defence spending, Israel's central bank chief says: Israel's central bank chief on Sunday called on the government to enact ...
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About 200,000 Palestinians used to commute into Israel daily from the occupied West Bank, as well as 18,500 from Gaza. But after the October 7 attacks by Hamas ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/loss-palestinian-workers-israeli-building-sites-leaves-hole-both-sides-2024-03-21/
Israel's lawmakers are bored by the economic impact of the war: The Empty Places on the Benches for Knesset Members From the Coalition During Wednesday's ...
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Israel may cut off Palestinian banks from global banking system next week: The decision by Israel's finance minister to isolate PA banks would paralyse ...
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-may-cut-off-palestinian-banks-global-banking-system-next-week
Israel is heading for full pariah status after falling into the Hamas trap: Last week, President Joe Biden accused Netanyahu of doing more to harm than help his ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-19-israel-is-heading-for-full-pariah-status-after-falling-into-the-hamas-trap/
Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Israeli settlers step up attacks on Palestinian farms, expanding West Bank outposts
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PMO: Cabinet to hear limited pilot program to renew entry of Palestinian workers on Sunday
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-792766
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin hits new all-time high: Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency in what has become a widely expanding field with many more types of digital ...
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-791358
Gaza war hits growth: Israeli GDP contracted by 19.4% in last quarter 2023: With a massive call-up of reserves and tens of thousands displaced ...
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War-battered economy plunged almost 20%, marking sharpest contraction since pandemic
timesofisrael.com/war-battered-economy-plunged-almost-20-marking-sharpest-contraction-since-pandemic/
Israel's economy well prepared for risks, says central bank governor: TEL AVIV -- Bank of Israel Gov. Amir Yaron says the central bank is well prepared for any ...
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Israel’s war-battered economy sees double-digit contraction, sharpest since coronavirus crisis
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israels-war-battered-economy-sees-double-digit-contraction-sharpest-since-coronavirus-crisis/
The Bank of Israel has issued a stark warning regarding the country’s economic future, emphasizing the critical need for greater participation of ... Show more #Israel #Economy #Military #UltraOrthodox #Netanyahu #Government #War #Hamas #Gaza #CentralBank
Israel must take Moody's credit drop seriously: Israel’s politicians need to address the issue head-on, otherwise, they will be remembered as the coalition ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-786393
Israel Pioneers Shekel-Backed Stablecoin with BILS Pilot Program: Israel takes a leap into the world of digital currencies with its pioneering stablecoin project ...
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/israel-pioneers-shekel-backed-stablecoin-with-bils-pilot-program
War and Fed Shape Israel Rate Decision That Looks Like a Toss-Up: Israel will diverge even further from the policy path set out by the Federal Reserve if most ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-26/war-and-fed-shape-israel-rate-decision-that-looks-like-a-toss-up
Price hikes, vacancies, empty beaches: Israel’s struggling economy: The war against Hamas will cost Tel Aviv £46 billion by the end of next year while leaving ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/how-israel-economy-shrinking-gaza-war-hamas-wfss8pcr2
Paid articlePaid Israeli banks heed US anti-settler sanctions, far-right ministers object: Israeli banks said on Monday they were heeding U.S. sanctions against four West Bank ...
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Israeli banks heed US anti-settler sanctions, far-right ministers object: Israeli banks said on Monday they were heeding U.S. sanctions against four West Bank ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-banks-heed-us-anti-settler-sanctions-far-right-ministers-object-2024-02-05/
After it ends, the war in Gaza will still continue to shape Israel: Its defence posture and economy will feel the effects for years
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/01/18/after-it-ends-the-war-in-gaza-will-still-continue-to-shape-israel
Quick Glance: Pressure on Netanyahu for Two-State Solution
- International appeals grow for not refusing a two-state solution
- USA and France urge two-state solution, protests against the Prime Minister in Israel
- Israel reports killing of Hamas fighters in Gaza Strip
- Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's security responsibility after Hamas attack
After it ends, the war in Gaza will still continue to shape Israel: Its defence posture and economy will feel the effects for years
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/01/18/after-it-ends-the-war-in-gaza-will-still-continue-to-shape-israel
“𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹."
According to Prof. Tova Hartman from Ono Academic College the country still ... Show more bit.ly/4aSeIBM www.jpost.com/conversationcorner
According to Dr. Adi Brender, head of the Research Department at the Bank of Israel, the economic outcome of October 7 will largely depend on the war’s outcome ... Show more bit.ly/4b9Ui7H www.jpost.com/conversationcorner #ICYMI
🔴 LIVE UPDATES: Israel escalates assault on Khan Younis, kills 30 in Deir Al-Balah 'safe zones' - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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October 7: The Day After - Will the war change Israel forever?: Ono Academic College is launching “Conversation Corner,” a series about the issues that the State ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-780589
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron appeals to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for measures to raise government revenue as the conflict with Hamas goes on Show more
Israel, Lebanon are prepping for a war neither wants, but many fear it’s becoming inevitable
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Quick Glance: Israel and Lebanon on Brink of Unwanted War
- The prospect of war between Israel and Hezbollah terrifies both sides.
- Lessons learned from the 2006 war are guiding current preparations.
- Conflict in 2006 was triggered by Hezbollah's capture of Israeli soldiers.
- Hezbollah operates in border area despite presence of UN peacekeepers.
Israeli Minister Smotrich Suggests Taxing Bank Profits to Pay for War Expenses: Smotrich has reportedly proposed a plan to increase taxes on bank profits amid ...
palestinechronicle.com/israeli-minister-smotrich-suggests-taxing-bank-profits-to-pay-for-war-expenses/
Amid ongoing war, Bank of Israel cuts borrowing costs for 1st time since April 2020
timesofisrael.com/amid-ongoing-war-bank-of-israel-cuts-borrowing-costs-for-1st-time-since-april-2022/
How the costs of Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza are mounting: The economics behind the weeks-long assault have powerful implications for Israel ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/12/31/gaza-war-costs-israel-economy/
Quick Glance: Attack on Red Crescent Building in Gaza
- An attack on a building of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Khan Younis, Gaza resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries.
- The Red Crescent compound in southern Gaza houses the headquarters, al-Amal Hospital, a hotel, and a building for people with special needs.
- Israeli forces killed 207 Palestinians and injured 338 individuals within the last 24 hours in Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian health ministry.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Education reported on Tuesday that over 4,156 students were killed in Israeli attacks, with at least 381 schools bombed or damaged.
Israel delivers first interest rate cut since pandemic as war rages: The monetary committee on Monday lowered its key rate to 4.5% from 4.75% ...
business-standard.com/world-news/israel-delivers-first-interest-rate-cut-since-pandemic-as-war-rages-124010100927_1.html
Israel-Hamas war: Israel’s horrible 2023 started long before October 7: One year into Netanyahu’s latest tenure, Israel’s state and society are truly weakened.
vox.com/world-politics/24010146/israel-netanyahu-judicial-overhaul-hamas-attack-2023
Israel’s Economy Expected to Shrink 2% as War Sidelines Workers: A large segment of the Israeli work force has been called up to fight or become jobless as a ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/25/world/middleeast/israel-economy-gaza-war.html
Israel's ban on Palestinian workers is causing supply shocks to its economy: Central bank governor
cnbc.com/2024/01/18/israels-ban-on-palestinian-workers-is-hurting-its-economy-central-bank.html
Davos 2024: Israel Central Banker Backs Wartime Budget in Steadying Debt: Israel’s central bank governor backed a new cabinet-approved budget this week ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-17/israel-s-top-banker-backs-budget-for-steadying-debt-in-wartime
Paid articlePaid Davos 2024: Israel Central Banker Backs Wartime Budget in Steadying Debt: Israel’s central bank governor backed a new cabinet-approved budget this week ...
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Paid articlePaid Israeli finance minister proposes tax hike on bank profits amid Gaza war: Bank of Israel warns tax targeting profits of specific sector may deter investors
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Paid articlePaid Thanks to Israel's far-right finance minister, we're on the brink of economic disaster
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Bank of Israel lowers short-term borrowing rates as the Gaza war takes a toll on Israel's economy.
The central bank says the cost of the war to reach $58 ... Show more #IsraelHamasWar
Daily Briefing Nov. 23: Day 48 – Is hostage release delay more psychological warfare?
timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-nov-23-day-48-is-hostage-release-delay-more-psychological-warfare/
Israel’s Economy Struggles Amid Hamas Conflict: Israel's economy is experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas and ...
riotimesonline.com/israels-economy-struggles-amid-hamas-conflict/
Gantz threatens governmental crisis if political funds not diverted to war needs: Finance Minister Smotrich has insisted on keeping NIS 900m in discretionary ...
timesofisrael.com/gantz-threatens-governmental-crisis-if-political-funds-not-diverted-to-war-needs/
Israel Delivers First Rate Cut Since Pandemic Despite War Risks: Israel’s central bank cut interest rates for the first time since the height of the global ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-01/israel-delivers-first-rate-cut-since-pandemic-despite-war-risks
Paid articlePaid Israel Could Deviate From Fed Path With Rate Cut to Start Year: Israel will probably kick off the year with its first interest-rate cut since the global pandemic ...
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Bank of Israel makes first cut since 2020: Lawmakers have been urged to rein in spending which has soared during Israel's war with Hamas.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/01/02/bank-of-israel-makes-first-cut-since-2020/
Hit by war, Israelis defer loan repayments in October -banks regulator: Israelis deferred payment on nearly 3 billion shekels of loans in October as a result of ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/hit-by-war-israelis-defer-loan-repayments-october-banks-regulator-2023-11-22/
Bank of Israel’s Path to Rate Cuts Is Growing Shorter: Day Guide: Israel may seize on the rapid improvement in markets and consider easing monetary policy as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-27/bank-of-israel-s-path-to-rate-cuts-is-growing-shorter-day-guide
Israel-Hamas war to cost Israeli economy $53 billion: central bank: Between 2023 and 2025, Israel's central bank expects half that amount to go toward increased ...
businessinsider.com/israel-hamas-war-israeli-economy-central-bank-forecast-conflict-finance-2023-11
Israel Extends Rate Pause as Shekel (USD/ILS) Rallies Despite War Shocks: Israel’s central bank held borrowing costs unchanged for a fourth straight time as it ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-27/israel-extends-rate-pause-as-currency-rallies-despite-war-shocks
Climate activists briefly disrupt Fed chair's speech: Climate activists on Thursday took over a stage inside the secured headquarters of the International ...
reuters.com/world/us/fed-chair-powell-speech-delayed-by-climate-protestors-2023-11-09/
Quick Glance: Powell's Pushback Impacts Market Reaction
- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington
- Market reacts to Powell's resistance against early rate cuts
- Minimal change in market pricing after Powell's precautionary measure
- 30-year auction closes with higher yield than expected, signaling investor concerns
Israel: Netanyahu Gives Central Bank Governor Yaron Another Term: Israeli central bank Governor Amir Yaron is set for another five-year term after finally ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-20/israel-s-netanyahu-to-give-central-bank-chief-yaron-another-term
Why Israel's shekel is the top currency against the dollar this month: The shekel rose 8.8% from a 11-year low last month, as short sellers left and the Bank of ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/israel-shekel-world-best-performing-currency-us-dollar-hamas-war-2023-11
Bank of Israel puts conflict gross effect on country at $53 billion: According to the updated outlook from the banks research department, the gross effect of the ...
firstpost.com/world/bank-of-israel-puts-conflict-gross-effect-on-country-at-53-billion-13438262.html
Israel Must Boost Defense Budget Significantly, Netanyahu Says: Israel is surrounded by extremist forces seeking to destroy the country and must therefore ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-18/israel-must-boost-defense-budget-significantly-netanyahu-says
Paid articlePaid Israel's war-wary markets start to attract investors back: A month on from the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas gunmen that killed 1,400 Israelis, investors are gradually ...
reuters.com/markets/israels-war-wary-markets-start-attract-investors-back-2023-11-07/
Israel: Economy groans under the burden of war - the Palestinians, of all people, are missing out
morgenpost.de/politik/article240245304/Israels-Wirtschaft-fehlen-ausgerechnet-die-Palaestinenser.html
Ongoing war costing economy some $600 million per week: Bank of Israel: This cost is attributed to factors such as the mobilisation of reserve soldiers ...
firstpost.com/world/ongoing-war-costing-economy-some-600-million-per-week-bank-of-israel-13370882.html
Israel Dials Back Shekel (ILS/USD) Interventions It Started After Hamas Attacks: Israel’s central bank brought its unprecedented currency interventions to an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/bank-of-israel-dials-back-interventions-it-started-after-attacks
Top Israeli economists urge PM to cancel billions of unneeded spending: A group of 300 of Israel’s most senior economists called on Prime Minister Benjamin ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/economy/2023/10/30/Top-Israeli-economists-urge-PM-to-cancel-billions-of-unneeded-spending
Israel's economy: start-up nation at war: After the Hamas attack, Israel was initially in a state of shock. But the country's economy refuses to be defeated ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/nach-hamas-attacke-israels-wirtschaft-kaempft-sich-weiter-19304335.html
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Israel raises $6bn in borrowing bonanza to fund war against Hamas: Yield on debt is sharply higher than before the conflict began
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Paid articlePaid Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two days; Musk ‘would like to help rebuild Gaza’
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Support from Bank of Israel drives sharp rebound in shekel: Recovery after falls suffered in wake of October 7 attacks make currency top performer this month
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Paid articlePaid Putin found ‘lying on floor’ after allegedly suffering cardiac arrest, reports suggest
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Quick Glance: Reports Claim Putin Found on Floor After Alleged Cardiac Arrest
- The Telegram channel General SVR claims that security officers heard noise and sounds of falling from Putin's bedroom.
- The channel is allegedly run by a former Russian lieutenant general.
- This Telegram channel frequently publishes Putin health news, often picked up by sections of the Western media.
- However, previous claims made by the channel have been proven wrong.
War clouds Israel's interest rate outlook: Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas has upended expectations of where Israeli short-term interest rates ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/war-clouds-israels-interest-rate-outlook-2023-10-26/
Israels war cost likely to exceed estimates: Finance Ministry: Earlier this week, the Bank of Israel estimated that the budget deficit would be ...
firstpost.com/world/israels-war-cost-likely-to-exceed-estimates-finance-ministry-13304652.html
Quick Glance: Israel attacks Hamas gunmen in Gaza tunnels
- Israeli forces target Hamas gunmen in the tunnels beneath Gaza.
- The tunnels are a prime objective for Israel to eliminate Hamas.
- Israeli troops free a soldier from Hamas captivity.
- Witnesses report attacks on Gaza's main road and Gaza City.
War’s Economic Toll Steals Spotlight From Israel Rate: Day Guide: Israel is set to offer its first accounting of the toll on the economy from the violent ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-23/war-s-economic-toll-steals-spotlight-from-israel-rate-day-guide
War With Hamas Hits Israel’s Economy, Central Bank Says: The debt and deficit are expected to jump as the country raises military spending and increases support ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/23/business/israel-central-bank-war-economy.html
Israel-Palestine war: Bank of Israel on economy and war: Many relatives of hostages taken by Hamas are pleading with the government to scale back the war effort ...
wionews.com/videos/israel-palestine-war-bank-of-israel-on-economy-and-war-650568
Israel War Live Updates: Hamas Releases 2 More Hostages as Gaza Death Toll Rises: The two women were taken to a medical center in Israel to be reunited with ...
nytimes.com/live/2023/10/23/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/23ad3071-1011-5085-9b11-35763539fa03
Quick Glance: Israeli strikes target Gaza, Syria, and West Bank, escalating conflict with Hamas
- Israeli warplanes launched overnight strikes on targets in Gaza, Syria, and the West Bank, allegedly hitting a mosque used by militants and two airports, heightening tensions in the two-week-old war with Hamas.
- Ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group and Israeli forces battling militants in refugee camps have increased tensions in the occupied West Bank.
- Several hospitals in northern Gaza have been forced to close due to damage, power and supply shortages, and evacuation orders.
- The Hamas-run Health Ministry reports that over 4,300 people have been killed in Gaza.
Israel credit outlook lowered, budget to be amended amid Hamas war: Israel’s credit rating was in trouble before the war in Gaza due to the government’s ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/10/israel-credit-outlook-lowered-budget-be-amended-amid-hamas-war
Bank of Israel maintains interest rates amidst Gaza conflict, prioritises financial stability
wionews.com/business-economy/bank-of-israel-maintains-interest-rates-amidst-gaza-conflict-prioritises-financial-stability-650524
Israel Leaves Interest Rates at Highest Since 2006 as War Shifts Focus to Shekel: Israel left interest rates at their highest since 2006 despite the likely toll ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-23/israel-refrains-from-cutting-rates-as-war-shifts-focus-to-shekel
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