Israel
RBI buys bonds as Iran war threatens economic outlook
Economists expect central bank to stay on hold, despite risk of higher inflation and lower growth
Middle Eastern central banks respond to Iran crisis
Israel unveils relief package for firms and citizens, while Turkey suspends repo auctions
Bank of Israel pushes back against politicians’ calls to buy gold
Head of markets says bank has done enough sanction-proofing with its portfolio, but refuses to elaborate
Israel cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank’s updated forecast points to higher growth in 2026 than was previously predicted
Ireland no longer approving Israel bond prospectuses in EU
Luxembourg takes over following campaign by Irish civil society groups
Norges Bank divests from Israeli firms active in Gaza
Bank terminates contracts with Israeli investment managers and brings portfolio management in-house
CBI’s approval of Israel bond prospectus was illegal – Irish lawmaker
Gary Gannon claims bank’s actions misled investors about risks and were in breach of country's Genocide Act
PMA attacks Israeli efforts to end bank co-operation
Authority says proposal would cut off Palestinians’ access to basic goods and services
Obituary: Stanley Fischer, 1943–2025
Fischer had a profound impact on central banking, as path-breaking academic and top policy-maker
Bank of Israel holds benchmark rate
Central bank hopes to help stabilise markets as conflict in Gaza and global policy uncertainty continue
Israeli banks disburse benefits to customers affected by war
Central bank directs lenders to provide 3 billion shekels in relief over two years
Bank of Israel governor criticises budget
Yaron says tax rises will not be enough to offset increased military spending and lower debt ratio
Can central banks cut remittance fees to sustainable levels?
More action is needed to reach the UN’s 3% global average cost target. But central banks face limits on what they can do
Central Banking Awards 2025: second group of winners unveiled
Awards recognise growth-at-risk research, transparency, digital transformation and more
Protesters occupy Irish central bank headquarters
Pro-Palestinian activists oppose institution’s involvement in sale of Israeli bonds
Bank of Israel responds to criticism over high rates
Chair of parliamentary committee had blamed tight policy for lenders’ excess profits
Bank of Israel instructs lenders to provide war relief
Central bank says lenders must set aside $833 billion for groups affected by conflicts
Bank of Israel holds rates ahead of budget approval
Decision follows rise in inflation, driven by tax rises to fund ongoing military operations
Bank of Israel may consider paying interest on future CBDC
Survey finds substantial interest in digital shekel, particularly from older Israelis
Bank of Israel governor hints at rate cuts this year
Yaron suggests up to two cuts in second half of 2025 as inflation edges towards bank’s target
Central Bank of Ireland defends Israeli ‘war bond’ approval
Critics say bank is complicit in funding genocide, but governor says it is bound by law