The conflict with Hamas that began October 7 will have widespread financial implications for Israel.
A top Israeli economist said a recession in Israel is likely, and Fitch put the country's credit rating on watch for downgrade.
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Yet in less than two weeks, Israel's shekel has weakened about 4.8% to hit multi-year lows against the dollar.
The Financial Times reported Tuesday that Bank of Israel deputy governor Andrew Abir said policymakers would prioritize stabilizing the currency over growth.
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Fitch, —, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Joseph Zeira, Zeira, Israel's shekel, Andrew Abir, Lee Hardman
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Hamas, Service, Tel, Israel's Defense Forces, Hebrew University, CNBC, Bank of Israel, Traders, Deutsche Bank, Financial Times, MUFG Bank
Locations:
Israel, Palestinian, Tel Aviv, Gaza, Israeli, Iran