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CPI down by more than expected in September
Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.5% in September in comparison with August 2026, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported this evening. In the twelve months to the end of September, the CPI rose 1.6%. The consensus analysts’ estimate was for a fall of 0.3-0.4% in September, and hence a twelve-month inflation rate of 1.7-1.8%.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange again outperforms in 5786
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) has come to the end of another strong year in the Jewish calendar, with returns placing it ahead of most stock exchanges around the world despite geopolitical and security challenges, headed by the war with Iran. In the Jewish year 5786, which in the TASE’s analysis is the period September 25, 2025 to September 4, 2026, the Tel Aviv 35 Index rose by 40.5%, the Tel Aviv 125 Index rose by 37%, and the Tel Aviv 90 Index rose by 25.5%.
Bank of Israel makes third successive rate cut
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Governor Prof. Amir Yaron, has cut the interest rate by 0.25% to 3.25%. This is the third successive interest rate cut, after the Bank of Israel cut the rate by 0.25% at each of its two most recent meetings in early July and late May. This is the fifth rate cut since November 2025. Economists had been split over whether the Bank of Israel would cut the rate or leave it unchanged.
Shekel at 3-month weakest against US dollar
While the renewed escalation between the US and Iran is intensifying, the shekel-dollar exchange rate continues to move further away from the NIS 3/$ threshold and is already trading at NIS 3.06/$ - a level not seen since the beginning of April.
Inflation in Israel falls to five-year low
Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was unchanged in June 2026 from the previous month, as expected, according to Central Bureau of Statistics figures released today. Over the past 12 months, the index has risen 1.6%, within the Bank of Israel annual target range for inflation of 1%-3%, and down from 1.9% in the 12 months to the end of May 2026..
Bank of Israel cuts interest rate again
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Governor Prof. Amir Yaron, has cut the interest rate 0.25% to 3.5%, as most economists had expected, due to the strength of the shekel, stable prices with inflation well below the annual target range upper limit of 3%, and the fall in the risk premium for Israel, This is the second successive interest rate cut, after the Bank of Israel cut the rate by 0.25% at its most recent meeting in late May and its fourth rate cut since November 2025.
Inflation holds steady
Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.3% in May 2026 from the previous month, according to Central Bureau of Statistics figures released today. The May CPI had been expected to fall 0.1%-0.2%. Over the past 12 months, the index has risen 1.9%, within the Bank of Israel’s annual target range for inflation of 1%-3%, and unchanged from the 12 months to the end of April 2026..
Israel’s CPI rose 0.4% in March
Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in March 2026 from the previous month, according to Central Bureau of Statistics figures released today. The March CPI reflects for the first time the impact of the war with Iran on inflation. Over the past 12 months, the index has risen 1.9%, within the Bank of Israel’s annual target range for inflation of 1%-3% but and slightly down from 2% in the 12 months to the end of February 2026..
Annual inflation in Israel falls below 2%
Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.3% in January 2026 from the previous month, according to Central Bureau of Statistics figures released today. Economists had expected a 0.2% fall. Over the past 12 months, the index has risen 1.8%, below the middle of the Bank of Israel’s annual target range for inflation of 1%-3%. This is the lowest inflation rate for four and a half years.
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
ByRAM MORI/GLOBES/TNSJANUARY 6, 2026 07:53 The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Governor Prof. Amir Yaron, has unexpectedly cut the interest rate from 4.25% to 4%, despite the economists' consensus, which saw the central bank leaving the rate unchanged. This is the second consecutive cut after the Bank of Israel Monetary Committee cut the rate by 0.25% at its previous meeting at the end of November. That was the first rate cut since the start of 2024.
BoI keeps rate at 4.5%, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Governor Prof. Amir Yaron, has announced that it has kept the interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, as expected. This is the 14th consecutive time that the Bank of Israel has left the interest rate unchanged, after cutting it from 4.75% in January 2024.
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