The decision by the Bank of Israel (BoI) to leave its policy rate on hold again today (at 4.50%) rather than resume the easing cycle, reflects policymakers’ concerns with supply-side constraints in the economy, the government’s loose fiscal stance, and ongoing geopolitical risks. We think the next interest rate cut will have to wait until the middle of next year at the earliest.
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