In report, financial institution notes rapid vaccination campaign, quick measures taken by government and central bank, but says challenges persist

State should open up food market for imports, encourage price transparency, and consumer can be more proactive, suggests Dr. Karnit Flug

Bank of Israel governor says economic hit could come from workers getting sick or stuck in isolation

Citing increased coronavirus morbidity, central bank maintains rate for 14th consecutive policy meeting

Central bank moves forward with study, research for possible issuance of digital shekel, Reuters reports

Weakening of Israeli currency as markets react to Omicron variant shows strong link between shekel and global stocks, says Nadine Baudot-Trajtenberg

Bank of Israel says economy expected to grow at least 6% in 2021, Reuters reports

Citing economic uncertainty ahead, even as inflation eases, central bank maintains rate for 13th consecutive meeting

Currency's strength against dollar reaches level not seen in over 2 decades, and experts predict it is not going to stop there

Bank regulator rolls out measures meant to simplify mortgage-taking process for customers and give them better knowledge of options