Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron returned from the United States after participating in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings, where discussions focused on the global economy, growth forecasts and financial stability amid geopolitical uncertainty. During the meetings, Yaron held discussions with other central bank governors and a range of global economic stakeholders, including senior investment bank officials, private sector investors and academics. He also met US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and presented him with a copy of the Bank of Israel’s newly published book, “Why A New Shekel?”
Bank of Israel 2026-04-26
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron attends IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings and meets US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron participated in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in the United States, where discussions focused on the global economy, growth forecasts and financial stability amid geopolitical uncertainty. He held talks with other central bank governors, market participants and academics, and met US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, to whom he presented the Bank of Israel’s new book, “Why A New Shekel?”.