Israel’s Foreign Currency Reserves Hit $234.553 Billion in January
Israel's foreign exchange reserves surged to $234.553 billion in February 2026, marking a significant increase reported by the Bank of Israel.
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Bank of Israel Extends Period for Repayment of Debt Due to Iran Conflict
The Bank of Israel is extending loan repayment grace periods to 60 days to ease economic burdens caused by the Iran conflict.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Bank of Israel set Thursday, March 5, 2026, end-of-day exchange rates, with the Shekel seeing gains against the US Dollar, Euro, and others.
25% of Israeli Bank Branches to Operate As Usual
The Bank of Israel announced that at least 25% of Israeli bank branches, designated as "core" with protected spaces, will continue to operate.
Israeli Shekel Surges, Hits 30-Year High Against Dollar
Israeli Shekel surges to a 30-year high against the dollar, hitting 3.068 on February 12, 2026, its lowest since 1995.
Bank of Israel Survey Shows Customer Satisfaction Stable, Perceived Fairness Declines
Bank of Israel survey shows customer satisfaction stable at 56%, but perceived fairness declines to 58% amid high fees and interest rates for Israeli banking.
Another Step Taken Toward Opening the Banking System to New Entrants
Israel's Bank of Israel publishes draft for new small and new banks, establishing supervisory tiers and gradual implementation to open the banking system.
IMF mission ends Israel economic talks
The IMF's annual mission to Israel concludes economic talks, issuing a preliminary report noting the economy's resilience post-ceasefire but also war's impact.
IMF Delegation Completes Israel Meetings – Annual Report on Israeli Economy Expected Soon
IMF delegation completes Israel meetings, submits initial report to Finance Minister & Bank of Israel Governor. Final annual report on Israeli economy expected.
The Shekel Increased 3.5% in Value Against the Dollar and Euro, Fourth Quarter 2025
The Israeli shekel strengthened 3.5% against the US dollar and Euro in Q4 2025, with declining exchange rate volatility. Israel's main trading partners saw a.