Central bank says will operate in market in order to 'moderate volatility' in shekel exchange rate, will also provide dollar liquidity through SWAP mechanisms of up to $15 billion
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Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel on uncertainty over judicial overhaul leading to Israeli currency volatility; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on Israeli efforts for Morocco
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Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agree to announce a decision about the extension of the former's tenure after the Jewish holidays
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Local currency weakens to 3.85 against US dollar as hopes for a judicial compromise fade, increasing odds for FX intervention, and as Moody's meets with PM in Israel
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As forecast, central bank leaves borrowing costs at 4.75%, but cautions about impact of shekel depreciation on inflation and the possibility of further rate hikes
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Credit rating agency upholds Israel's A+ rating with belief that overhaul won't be implemented in its original form and confidence in the country's resilient economy
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Currency has plunged 5% since beginning of the month; analysts expect Bank of Israel will raise interest rates in response