Israel's Interest-Rate Cycle

10 storiesEarliest Jan 5, 2026Latest Oct 21, 2026

Where it stands

The Bank of Israel cut its benchmark rate to 3.5% in July and 3.25% in September as inflation moderated. September consumer prices fell 0.5%, with annual inflation at 1.6%. On October 21 the bank held rates steady, warning that additional defense spending without budget offsets could increase inflation.

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January 2026

    1. Bank of Israel cuts rates to 4.0% as inflation moderates

June 2026

    1. May CPI falls 0.3% as annual inflation drops to 1.9%

July 2026

    1. Bank of Israel Decision Opens With Markets Pricing Rate Cut
    2. Bank of Israel Cuts Rate to 3.5% as Inflation Eases
    1. Israel Housing Prices Fall 1% as Annual Inflation Eases to 1.6%
    1. Bank of Israel Says Inflation Stabilized as Risk Premium Declined

September 2026

    1. Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25%
    1. Israel’s August CPI Rises 0.7% as Annual Inflation Holds at 1.5%

October 2026

    1. Israel’s September CPI Falls 0.5% as Annual Inflation Reaches 1.6%
    1. Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady as Inflation Stays Subdued

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