The Bank of Israel has maintained its interest rate at 4.5% for the 11th consecutive meeting amid rising inflation rates. Analysts suggest that economic uncertainty related to military operations in Gaza will keep rates stable throughout the year.
With inflation exceeding the central bank’s target, economic analysts predict the central bank may delay cuts until at least November. Strong GDP growth of 3.4% in Q1 offers a mixed outlook amid concerns over sustained inflation.
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