Central Banks

Bank of Israel Signals Rate Hikes Not Over After Split From Fed

  • Central bank raises benchmark for sixth time in row to 3.25%
  • Labor market shows signs of weakening while inflation picks up
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Israel raised interest rates less than forecast by most economists even as a top central banker signaled borrowing costs will need to go higher to get a grip on inflation.