Hike comes just over a month after central bank increased key rate to 1.25%, with additional rises expected

Easing Israel's strict caps on lending, meant to insulate the financial sector, could unlock home ownership for first-timers who don't have the 'bank of mom and dad' to rely on

Central bank says inflation over the past 12 months reached 4.1%, with estimates showing it rising to 4.5% for 2022

Amir Yaron, bank's governor, says Israeli system has 'an impressive ability to grow' even amid uncertainty, vows to further rein in inflation

Increasing rate by 0.4% to 0.75%, central bank cites strong economic growth, tight labor market and rising inflation

Bank borrowing has fallen back as interest rates rise, but the market trends remain unclear to experts

Central back raises benchmark interest rate to 0.35% from 0.1%, as inflation rate reaches 3.5% and economy registers 'strong financial activity,' bank says

With costs of development projects and amount of borrowing on the rise, central bank issues new guidelines to financial institutions on how to manage real estate loans

Central bank holds benchmark rate unchanged at all-time low of 0.1% for 15th consecutive policy meeting

Analysis unpacks 'revolving door' in which public servants transition to private sector, sheds light on need to balance public trust with market freedom