The Bank of Israel reported that Governor Prof. Amir Yaron and the Monetary Committee held their quarterly meeting with private forecasters who provide the Bank with projections for inflation, the interest rate, and the exchange rate, as a forum to exchange views with key financial institutions. Governor Yaron opened with remarks on recent economic developments in view of the war. The Bank’s Research Department, through economist Nimrod Cohen, presented and explained its assessment that had been prepared and published on January 5, 2026 alongside the most recent interest rate announcement, with the presentation materials attached in Hebrew. Forecasters then responded and shared their own assessments of the developments discussed.
Bank of Israel 2026-01-12
Bank of Israel Monetary Committee holds quarterly meeting with private forecasters on inflation rate and exchange rate outlook
The Bank of Israel, led by Governor Prof. Amir Yaron, held a quarterly meeting with private forecasters to discuss projections for inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates, with a focus on recent economic developments amid the ongoing war. The Bank's Research Department presented its assessment, published on January 5, 2026, which was followed by forecasters sharing their evaluations.