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2026.03.3013:00:00UTC+00Bank of Israel Holds Key Rate at 4.00% in March, Extending Pause in Tightening Cycle

The Bank of Israel kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.00% in March 2026, maintaining the level set at its previous decision in February. The move signals a continued pause in the central bank’s tightening cycle as policymakers assess the impact of earlier rate increases on the Israeli economy.

By holding the key rate at 4.00%, the Bank of Israel appears focused on balancing inflation control with support for growth and financial stability. The back-to-back decisions in February and March 2026 to leave rates steady suggest the central bank sees current monetary conditions as appropriate for the time being, while it monitors incoming data and global economic developments.

The latest data, updated as of 30 March 2026, confirms that the policy rate has now been held at 4.00% for at least two consecutive months, providing households, businesses and financial markets with a clearer short‑term signal on borrowing costs and monetary conditions in Israel.

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