Israel Cuts Interest Rates for Third Consecutive Meeting

Bloomberg · first seen 02.09.2026

Israel lowered its benchmark interest rates for the third consecutive meeting in response to exporter pressure regarding the shekel's appreciation.

Bank of Israel cut rates for the third straight meeting
Action taken to counter the shekel's appreciation

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