Press Releases
Spokesperson and Economic Information
The Office of the Spokesperson and Economic Information, led by the Bank of Israel Spokesperson, is responsible for explaining the Bank of Israel's actions by publishing information and press releases, holding press conferences, conducting interviews, and more. The office publishes press releases on various topics related to the Bank's activity, on a fixed schedule (monthly, quarterly, or yearly) and in response to one-off events. The press releases are sent to the media through various channels and also appear on the Bank of Israel's website in Hebrew, English, and Arabic. In addition to proactive information, the Office handles many enquiries on a daily basis from journalists and media outlets in Israel and abroad.
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416317/09/2026
Israel’s International Investment Position (IIP), Second quarter of 2026
16/09/2026
The monthly Index of Economic Activity increased by 0.4 percent in August
15/09/2026
Ms. Tal Harel Matityahu is appointed Deputy Supervisor of Banks and Head of the Bank-Customer Division in the Banking Supervision Department
10/09/2026
The Bank of Israel held a national emergency drill this week to examine the currency system’s preparedness for an earthquake scenario
07/09/2026
The Bank of Israel announces that effective September 2, 2026, post-dated checks can be deposited using the banks’ cellular applications
07/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves at the Bank of Israel, August 2026
01/09/2026
- Interest Rate Announcements
The Monetary Committee decides on September 1, 2026 to lower the interest rate to 3.25 percent
19/08/2026
The monthly Index of Economic Activity increased by 0.5 percent in July
18/08/2026
The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources
14/08/2026
The consumer and financial guidance program for IDF soldiers dealing with economic hardship is officially launched
06/08/2026
- Statistical Publications
Foreign Exchange Reserves at the Bank of Israel, July 2026
02/08/2026
- Statistical Publications
Israel’s foreign currency market in the second quarter of 2026
20/07/2026
The Expected Rate of Inflation Derived from Various Sources