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Bank of Israel halts rate cuts amid political and currency risks
Original: Bank of Israel halts rate cuts as political and currency risks cloud outlook
The Bank of Israel has paused its cycle of interest rate cuts, citing growing political uncertainty and pressure on the shekel as reasons to hold steady. The decision signals caution despite earlier expectations of continued monetary easing, with policymakers weighing inflation risks against fiscal and geopolitical instability.
Why now: The central bank's unexpected pause affects borrowers, markets and Israel's economic outlook at a sensitive political moment.
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