Israel's Central Bank Buys Foreign Currency Amid Strong Shekel Concerns

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Published: 2026-06-07T22:53:00Z
Category: finance
Source: The Times of Israel
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Israel's central bank has intervened in the foreign exchange market, purchasing $801 million in an effort to manage the shekel's strength. This action follows the currency reaching a 33-year high against the dollar. The intervention aims to mitigate potential negative impacts on the tech sector, such as job losses or companies moving to more affordable locations.

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