Posts Tagged: Bank of Israel
Israel’s Finance Minister Lapid Plans Deficit Target of 4.65% of GDP
Globes - The cabinet today approved a deficit target of 4.65% of GDP of 2013 and 3% for 2014 as submitted by Minister of...
Lapid to Reduce Budget Cuts, Raise Deficit
Times of Israel - Responding to pressure over planned austerity measures, Finance Minister Yair Lapid reportedly backed off half his proposed budget cuts...
At 65, Israel Defies Economic Meltdown
While most of the world is afflicted by an economic meltdown, Israel demonstrates fiscal responsibility, sustained economic growth with no stimulus package...
Israeli Economy, Stable During Global Crisis, Could Be Disturbed By Budget Deficit
While the Israeli economy has managed to steadily weather the global financial crisis of recent years, a growing budget deficit now threatens to disturb the...
Bloomberg: Among 31 Currencies Shekel Was Best Performer in Past Six Months
The shekel was the best performer in the past six months among 31 major currencies tracked by Bloomberg. Much of its success was attributed to...
Can Stanley Fischer Save America’s Economy?
Washington Post - Every August, central bankers from across the globe, who collectively pull the levers of the world economy, descend on Grand Teton...
Bank of Israel’s Fischer Calls for NIS 28 Billion in Cuts Over Next Three Years
Outgoing Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer sounded the alarm Wednesday over the growing deficit and national debt, issuing a troubling report on the economic...
After Bank of Israel Head’s Resignation, Looking Back and Ahead
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer shocked Israeli markets when he announced his resignation just one week after the country completed national elections. Add Fischer's...
Bank of Israel Chief Fischer Resigns, Netanyahu notes his “Major Role in the Economic Growth” of Israel
Bank of Israel chief Stanley Fischer informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday that he would be stepping down from his position in June. Fischer...
Bank of Israel: Operation Pillar of Defense Had Little Effect on Israeli Economy
Operation Pillar of Defense had a minimal impact on the Israeli economy, according to the Bank of Israel. The bank on Monday released meeting minutes that...
Moody’s Presents Positive Evaluation of Israeli Economy
International credit ratings corporation Moody's presented a positive evaluation of Israel's economy in its latest report, issued Monday, according to Israel Hayom. The agency says Israel...
Israeli Bonds Feeling The Love From Investors
Demand for Israeli government issued bonds is soaring, according to Bloomberg Business Week. Israel's strong fiscal standing, coupled with low interest rates as a result of...
