Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, detailing daily changes against global currencies.
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, August 19, 2026
On August 19, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) saw the TA-35 index decline by 0.20%, while the TA-90 index rose by 0.58%.
Tourism Ministry Seeks $134M Fund to Expand Israel’s Hotel Capacity
Israel's Tourism Ministry is proposing a $134 million state-backed loan fund to overcome financing challenges for hotel developers and expand capacity.
Industrial Output Price Index Down 1.2% in July
Israel's industrial output price index dropped 1.2% in July, with fuel prices falling 12.1%, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!
Trump vows to launch 301 investigation and impose tariffs on EU for fining American tech companies billions of dollars.
Effective August 1st, 2026, all Generic Drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a TARIFF of ZERO PERCENT for a two year
Trump announces new tariffs on generic drugs starting August 1, 2026, to encourage domestic production.
Across the nation, Trump’s long-predicted high-tax exodus has a Midwest sequel:
Donald Trump's Truth Social post warns of a Midwest sequel to a national high-tax exodus.
Wonderful news!
Trump praises Giant Eagle for lowering prices on 300+ products this summer, urging other grocers to follow suit.
Such great news in June’s Inflation Numbers!
Trump touts "great news" on June inflation, citing falling prices and rising real wages in a Truth Social post.
For decades, horrible politicians allowed our Industrial Base to move overseas.
Trump claims his trade policies brought advanced manufacturing back to America, citing TSMC's $265B investment in Arizona chip factories.