Interest Rate

Bank of Israel is expected to keep interest rates steady amid Knesset elections and fiscal uncertainty, according to a Psagot Investment House review.

Markets are increasingly sensitive to growth forecasts over inflation, notes IBI chief economist Rafi Gozalan, projecting 1-2 gradual Federal Reserve rate hikes ahead amid tech investments and sticky price trends.

Crypto research firms Bitwise and LowTech offer contrasting Bitcoin forecasts for late 2026, weighing institutional demand and inflation against Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Eurozone inflation accelerated to 3.8% in September, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to consider a rate hike while core inflation remained stable at 2.5%.

September's CPI is expected to drop by 0.2%–0.3%, yet annual inflation will likely rise to 1.8%. Consequently, market analysts project the Bank of Israel will hold interest rates steady at 3.25%.

Discount Bank's weekly review highlights stabilizing bond markets, persistent fiscal concerns in France, and continued resilience in Israel's high-tech sector despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Mortgage volumes in Israel reached 10.9 billion shekels in August driven by a surge in refinancing amid falling interest rates. First International Bank offers the lowest average rates.

Psagot Investment House expects the Bank of Israel to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting, awaiting post-election fiscal clarity despite moderating wage growth and rising consumer spending.

The US dollar edges up against the shekel as global currencies fluctuate. Analysts attribute local currency strength to institutional hedging flows despite expectations of an upcoming interest rate cut.

Bank of Israel's rate cut to 3.25% shapes money market fund yields, averaging 0.26% in September. An analysis compares fund performance, management fees, and tax advantages versus bank deposits.

Ofer Klein from Harel Insurance analyzes local and global economic trends, reviewing Israeli inflation forecasts, US Fed policies, and European bond yield spreads.

Julius Baer forecasts a final US rate hike in December before a prolonged pause, while noting Swiss inflation trends and mounting fiscal pressures in France impacting European bond markets.

Bank Hapoalim agreed to a 6.7 million shekel settlement in a class-action lawsuit over interest rate adjustments following partial deposit withdrawals.

Psagot Investment House analysts analyze the US September jobs report, the debate over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and escalating fiscal pressures in France.

Swiss inflation rose to 1.0% in September due to energy costs, but core inflation remained at 0.3%. Julius Baer expects the SNB to hold interest rates at 0% until September 2027.

US rate expectations shift as soft jobs data takes an October hike off the table. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv markets face geopolitical headwinds and high financing costs.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank chief strategist Yoni Panning outlines US labor trends, PCE index downward revisions, robust post-war credit card spending in Israel, and European inflation developments.

Recent interest rate cuts to 3.25% are drawing buyers back to Israel's housing market, easing monthly mortgage payments and reducing defaults, though high income requirements persist.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank strategist Yonie Fanning analyzes rising US inflation, PCE indices, fuel prices, and soaring AI-driven corporate investments amid tightening credit.

Despite high living costs, Israel's mortgage default rate dropped to 0.6% in August 2025, with overdue payments falling to ₪4.102 billion as refinancing hit record highs.

Mizrahi Tefahot Chief Strategist Fanni Yoni analyzes US economic curves, Israeli fuel prices and labor tightness, trade deficits, and UK inflation trends.

Julius Baer analysts examine global economic trends, predicting further US rate hikes, stable European rates, and resilient crypto adoption despite regulatory hurdles.

Wall Street enters the fourth quarter facing potential Fed rate hikes, but historical statistics show Q4 is traditionally the strongest period for the S&P 500 index.

Meitav Investment House's macro review reveals Israel's post-war economic recovery is more moderate than past conflicts, amid potential interest rate cuts and VAT reduction risks.

August 2026 mortgage volumes in Israel reached 10.9 billion shekels, pushing the yearly total to 79.6 billion shekels. Data reveals shifts toward the prime track and fixed unindexed rates.

The People's Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th consecutive month, keeping the one-year LPR at 3% and the five-year mortgage benchmark at 3.5%.

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995, amid inflation pressures and a historic weak yen, defying political preferences.

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4% in a unanimous vote, marking the first rate hike under newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh.

Market analysts weigh the Fed's upcoming interest rate decision, balancing expectations of a rate hike against potential impacts on stock and bond markets amid shifting inflation views.

UK annual inflation rose to 3.1% in August, driven by surging fuel and energy prices, moving further from the central bank's target ahead of its rate decision.

A Julius Baer review analyzes global monetary shifts, focusing on anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes and the Bank of Japan's ongoing policy changes.

Discount Bank economic head Einat Meir analyzes global and Israeli markets, highlighting rising U.S. inflation, European rate hikes, and narrowing Israeli fiscal deficits.

Israel's Consumer Price Index rose by 0.7% in August 2026, bringing annual inflation to 1.5%. Mizrahi Tefahot Bank strategist Ronen Menachem highlights flight prices and fuel as key drivers, while interest rate cut expectations stall amid global monetary shifts.

Global central banks in the US, UK, and Japan signal a dramatic shift toward hawkish monetary policies amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions, impacting foreign exchange markets and domestic inflation forecasts.

Navigating financial markets in August 2026 amid uncertainty and interest rate cuts requires a structured strategy rather than chasing trends. Experts outline core principles for risk management and capital allocation.

August CPI is projected to surge by 1.0%, pushing annual inflation to 1.8% and halting rate cuts. Bank of Israel interest rate is expected to hold at 3.25% amid geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs.

UBS maintains an optimistic outlook for equities despite U.S. inflation concerns and rate hike expectations. S&P 500 earnings are projected to grow significantly through 2027.

Pasternak-Shaham's weekly review covers the robust Israeli stock market performance, surging US Treasury yields approaching 5%, inflation metrics, and major tech earnings.

Wall Street faces a high-stakes week of US macroeconomic data, Federal Reserve rate decisions, and mounting fiscal deficit concerns driven by proposed economic stimulus plans.

Julius Baer analysts examine global market trends focusing on US inflation, oil price shifts following the Saudi pipeline attack, rising bond yields, and ongoing AI infrastructure investments.

US President Donald Trump pressured the Federal Reserve ahead of its rate decision, arguing the US must have the lowest interest rates globally despite rising inflation.

Turkey's central bank kept its interest rate at 37% for the fifth consecutive time amid persistent energy shocks and annual inflation of 31.51% in August.

US inflation remained at 3.4% in August, meeting forecasts as markets brace for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike amid strong job growth and rising energy prices.

An analysis of the key macroeconomic factors shaping the Israeli and global economy highlights political elections, volatile oil prices, and shifting interest rates.

Global markets react to Middle East tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting US interest rate expectations, creating potential ripple effects for Israeli households.

Asian markets fell following Wall Street as investors await key US inflation data. Analysts predict a 3.4% annual rate, impacting the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

Following the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision that surprised markets, leading currencies have strengthened against the shekel. The chairman of Puria Finance analyzes the situation and provides a forecast for the medium and long term.

Money market funds yielded about 4% in the last year; the expected forward yield is about 3.25%. How to choose between funds, why it is important to check management fees, and what is better - a money market fund or a shekel deposit?

New inflation data in the eurozone may lead to a historic change in the Central Bank's policy. Here is how the emerging move will affect Israeli investors and the local currency exchange rate.

The shekel continues to weaken moderately following the Bank of Israel's interest rate cut. The local currency market is also being influenced by escalation on the Iranian front and global market trends.