May 17, 2012

Flash: BOI Lowers Rates by 0.75%

The Bank of Israel has just lowered interest rates by 0.75%, to a record low of 1%. This is a sign that they think that the Israeli economy is slowing much faster than originally thought. The Shekel is actually trading slightly higher in after hours trading on the news.

About Aaron Katsman

Aaron Katsman is the President of Lighthouse Capital, financial columnist for the Jerusalem Post and a renowned speaker on investing in Israel.

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