以色列中央银行在2026年2月23日将利率维持在4%, Israel's central bank held rates at 4% on Feb. 23, 2026, citing geopolitical risks despite inflation falling to a 4.5-year low.

以色列银行在2026年2月23日将其基准利率维持在4%, 尽管通货膨胀率降至1.8a4.5年之低, 且在目标范围内, The Bank of Israel held its benchmark interest rate at 4% on February 23, 2026, defying expectations of another cut despite inflation falling to 1.8%—a 4.5-year low and within its target range. 决策者们指出,地缘政治风险不断上升,特别是可能爆发的美国-伊朗冲突的风险不断上升,以及供应限制、劳动力市场紧张和财政发展,是造成停顿的主要原因。 Policymakers cited rising geopolitical risks, particularly over potential U.S.-Iran conflict, as the main reason for the pause, along with supply constraints, tight labor markets, and fiscal developments. 谢克尔坚挺,每美元3.11。 The shekel remained strong at 3.11 per dollar. 财政部长Bezalel Smotrich批评这一决定,敦促削减利率以刺激增长并减轻财政负担。 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the decision, urging rate cuts to boost growth and ease financial burdens. 中央银行说,未来的行动将取决于通货膨胀、增长和区域稳定,下次会议定于3月30日举行。 The central bank said future moves will depend on inflation, growth, and regional stability, with the next meeting scheduled for March 30.