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flag Israel’s central bank cut rates to 4% on Jan. 5, 2026, citing lower inflation and post-war stability.

flag Israel’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4% on January 5, 2026, marking the second consecutive reduction after a nearly two-year pause. flag The move, unexpected by most analysts, followed easing inflation—down to 2.4% annually in November—and improved economic stability after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended a two-year conflict in Gaza. flag The shekel strengthened to a four-year high, and the bank cited declining inflation expectations, supply chain improvements, and a return of risk premiums to pre-war levels as key factors. flag The central bank projected 5.2% GDP growth for 2026 and inflation of 1.7% in the coming year, while warning of ongoing geopolitical risks and urging passage of the 2026 budget.

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