Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel slows down policy normalisation
Central bank increases rates by 50bp to 3.25%, as inflation stood at 5.1% in October
Bank of Israel reserves increase by almost $3 billion in October
Asset revaluations boost the institution’s portfolio to almost $189 billion
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Bank of Israel reserves drop by over $6.1 billion in September
Central bank’s portfolio has declined by almost $27 billion in 2022 amid market volatility
Rates round-up: RBA tightens policy 25bp
Plus rate increases in India, Israel, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Israel, Norway and Sweden to link CBDCs in BIS project
Trial will test international retail and remittance payments
BoI’s Yaron highlights mortgage market reform
Bank of Israel measures aim to foster transparency and comparability in key market
Banknotes: July to September 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers during the past three months
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Bank of Russia sanctions raise questions about the US dollar’s central role
Bank of Israel raises rates by largest amount since 2002
MPC says short-term inflation expectations have fallen, but warns of faster increases in house prices
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Burundian president replaces central bank chief; Israeli research chief stepping down
How central bank mistakes after 2019 led to inflation
There is a need to acknowledge errors and take concrete action to restore confidence in policy-making
Israeli reserves increase on higher equity prices
Portfolio increases by over $4 billion in July to $197.8 billion
BoI reshuffles banking supervision department
Heads of division will switch positions in a bid to foster new thinking
BoI’s Yaron stresses flexibility offered by inflation target range
Bank of Israel has been studying the possibility of modifying its inflation target
Bank of Israel orders biggest rate rise since 2011
Central bank continues “monetary contraction” as Israel faces fifth election since 2019
Banknotes: April to June 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Israeli sovereign wealth fund launches after years of delay
Government finally accrued required tax revenues from gas and mining sectors
Rates round-up: Israel surprises with larger hike
Central banks in Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Paraguay and Jamaica also tighten policy
Digital shekel must avoid arbitrage, public says
Israeli digital currency should comply with global information security standards
Bank of Israel reserves fall by over 4% in April
Falling equity prices are the main factor behind $8.5 billion drop in value
Bank of Israel makes first rate hike since 2018
Above-target inflation and tight labour market require a “gradual” tightening process
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