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

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

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

Central bank holds key lending rate at record low 0.1%; monetary policy will be 'very accommodative' for a prolonged period; cuts forecast for GDP growth to 5.5% in 2021

Central bank keeps its key lending rate at 0.1% in line with forecasts; says monetary policy will continue to be 'accommodative' for a 'prolonged time' using a range of tools

Central bank governor Amir Yaron says at end of 2022 growth is expected to be just 1.4% lower than before pandemic, 'almost fully canceling' coronavirus impact on GDP

Reuters: The nation is emerging from a third lockdown of nearly two months that the central bank says had a more moderate impact on the economy than previous rounds

News about vaccine is positive but it is unclear when doses will reach Israel; until then, 'morbidity is expected to continue affecting economic activity,' central bank says

Central Bank Governor Amir Yaron calls for 2021 budget to be presented 'as soon as possible' to create certainty in economy; earmarks NIS 10 billion for small business loans

Reuters: All 12 economists surveyed in poll said the central bank would keep rates unchanged, after cutting them from 0.25% on April 6