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Bank of Israel Cuts Policy Rate to 3.75% as Inflation Slows to 1.9%
Transmission path
A developed market central bank cutting rates in response to slowing inflation provides a potential template for other central banks, including the Fed, if similar disinflationary trends emerge.
Market mechanism
A developed market central bank cutting rates in response to slowing inflation provides a potential template for other central banks, including the Fed, if similar disinflationary trends emerge.
Extended read
The Bank of Israel provided a tangible sign of a global monetary policy shift on May 25, cutting its key policy rate to 3.75%. The move by the Monetary Committee represents one of the first rate cuts from a developed market central bank in the current cycle. The decision was underpinned by a favorable inflation picture, with the 12-month inflation rate falling to 1.9%, within the bank's target range. While monthly CPI prints for March (+0.4%) and April (+1.2%) showed some stickiness, the annual trend was decisive. A secondary driver was significant currency strength. Since the prior rate decision, the Israeli shekel had appreciated 8.3% against the US dollar and 7.4% on a nominal effective exchange rate basis. This currency strength acts as a tightening mechanism, further justifying the policy ease. The bank's next decision is set for July 6.
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EIS · USDILS · TLT
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