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Bank of Israel Governor: "Strong institutions are key to economic prosperity"
25.02.25|Adrian FilutAmir Yaron discusses the connection between institutional stability and economic growth in light of political unrest.
Bank of Israel Governor: “Lowering interest rates now is like putting out a fire with oil”
07.01.25|Shlomo TeitelbaumAmir Yaron highlighted short-term inflation risks and warned against premature monetary easing. “Our baseline scenario assumes one or two rate cuts in the second half of 2025. However, if inflation moderates more quickly, we could act sooner. Conversely, if inflation remains high and sticky, we will need to maintain monetary restraint for longer.”
Bank of Israel Governor: "There’s an economic price for the changing sentiment in the world towards Israel"
15.04.24| Shlomo Teitelbaum, Adrian FilutProf. Amir Yaron estimates that the Israeli economy will recover from the war relatively quickly, but emphasizes the need for investments in infrastructure and human capital, and does not rule out raising taxes to strengthen the economy. According to him, a necessary condition for long-term growth is the integration of the ultra-Orthodox into the labor market
Bank of Israel cuts interest rates by 25 bps amidst war, easing inflation
01.01.24|Reuters and CTechThe Bank of Israel lowered short-term borrowing rates for the first time in nearly four years. It had raised rates 10 straight times in an aggressive tightening cycle that took the rate from 0.1% last April before pausing in July and again in August, October and November
Bank of Israel: Gaza war to cost economy over $50 billion
27.11.23|Adrian Filut, Zvi Zerahia, ReutersIsrael’s budgetary costs for the war (expenditures + loss of income) are expected to total 198 billion shekels (approximately $53 billion) - about 10% of GDP
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron given second 5-year term
20.11.23|Irit AvisarThe decision will be submitted to the government for approval at its next meeting. Yaron's term was supposed to end after 5 years on December 24, but he already announced that he will remain in his position at least until the end of the war in Gaza
Bank of Israel Governor: “Current interest rate can contain inflation”
11.10.22|Shlomo TeitelbaumIn an exclusive interview, the Governor of the BOI, Amir Yaron, clarifies the need for the interest rate to jump and explains why he’s convinced that Israel will overcome even an extreme economic scenario
Bank of Israel chief says it's ready to buy more than $30 billion of foreign currency to contain shekel’s strength
09.02.21|ReutersThe shekel gained some 8% against the dollar in 2019, and another 8% last year despite central bank foreign currency purchases of $21 billion
Bank of Israel Governor Takes the Stage with a Clear Message and No Paper Tissues
25.03.20|Omri MilmanOn Tuesday, Amir Yaron and his team held a press conference to discuss the ongoing coronavirus crisis, stating that “without healthcare, there is no economy, but without the economy, there won’t be healthcare”
Bank of Israel Governor Surprises Market by Keeping Interest Where it Is
26.11.19|Adrian FilutOn Monday, Amir Yaron proved himself a careful strategist when he announced he would maintain Israel's benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, against most analysts’ forecasts
Israel's Budget Deficit a Crucial Problem, Says Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron
02.09.19|Raheli BindmanThe next government must prioritize Israel's fiscal issues and the ballooning deficit while implementing steps to increase market productivity, Yaron said Monday during Calcalist and Bank Leumi's National Economic Conference in Tel Aviv
Israel’s Bank Governor Can Decide the Future of the Local Mobile Payment Market
06.06.19|Raheli BindmanIn 2017, Israel passed a law mandating a separation between the two largest banks in Israel and their credit card subsidiaries. The banks are now using mobile apps to get back into the Israeli payment processing game
Government Appoints Amir Yaron as New Governor of the Bank of Israel
18.11.18|Zvi Zerahia and Adi Pick The Israeli-American economist has spent the last 20 years in the U.S. He is currently a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Interim Governor Takes the Helm at Bank of Israel
14.11.18|Lilach BaumerDeputy governor Nadine Baudot-Trajtenberg will stand in as acting governor until the government confirms the prime minister’s choice, economist Amir Yaron
Amir Yaron Selected as Next Governor of the Bank of Israel
09.10.18|Omri MilmanYaron will replace Karnit Flug, who on Monday made her last decision as sitting governor, keeping the interest at 0.1%

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