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Israel's Bank Lowers Interest Rate to 4%
SadaNews - The Bank of Israel announced today, Monday, a reduction in the interest rate by 0.25%, from 4.25% to 4%, after having reduced it by a similar amount at the end of November for the first time in two years.
The Research Department of the Bank of Israel adjusted its macroeconomic forecasts,...
Industrial production quantities decreased by 1.57% in November 2025 in Palestine
SadaNews - The industrial production quantity index recorded a decrease of 1.57% in November 2025 compared to October 2025, as the index dropped to 84.37 in November 2025 compared to 85.72 in October 2025 (base year 2019 = 100). &...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Monday (January 5)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Monday (January 5), are as follows:
Will the Bank of Israel Lower the Interest Rate Again?
SadaNews Economics Translation - Economic experts have ruled out the possibility of the Israeli central bank lowering the base interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4% tomorrow, Monday, while other experts predicted that there is a likelihood exceeding 50% that this will happen.
The Hebrew...
Ministry of National Economy: Financing for Non-Profit Companies Rises to $135 Million in...
SadaNews - On Saturday, the Ministry of National Economy announced that the volume of financing received by non-profit companies in Palestine during the year 2025 reached approximately $135 million, of which about $120 million is allocated to support our people in the Gaza Strip.
The ministry expla...
Conflict of Interests: Individuals in High Public Positions Serving on Boards of Private S...
Exclusive to "SadaNews": The economic landscape in Palestine is witnessing increasing discussions regarding the appointment of government officials or those holding positions in public institutions, including high-ranking officials, to the boards of directors of public shareholding compani...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel (January 3)
SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Saturday (January 3), are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.18
-Dinar: 4.49
-Euro: 3.73
Exchange Rates against the Shekel (January 2)
SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Friday (January 2), are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.17
-Dinar: 4.47
-Euro: 3.73
The Real Estate Market in Palestine: No Growth on the Horizon Without Stability Guarantees
Special to "SadaNews": The real estate market in the West Bank experienced a clear stagnation in 2025, affected by the ongoing war and its economic and psychological repercussions, without reaching a state of complete collapse.
The volume of real estate transactions significantly decreased, especia...
Sheikh Discusses Palestinian Economic Files with Saudi Foreign Minister
SadaNews Economy - Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh met this evening, Wednesday, with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting held in Riyadh, they discussed the developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and t...
Currency exchange rates against the shekel on Wednesday (December 31)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Wednesday (December 31), are as follows:
Decrease in Fuel Price per Liter in Israel by 26 Agorot at the Start of 2026
SadaNews - The price of a liter of gasoline in Israel will drop by 26 agorot at midnight on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The Fuel and Gas Administration of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in Israel announced today, Tuesday, that the prices of supervised fuel products sold to consumers at fu...