Central Bank RatesIsrael policy rate in 2006 (7 changes)
Start of year4.50%
End of year4.50%Dec 31, 2006
Net change+0 bp4 hikes, 3 cuts
Average5.128%
Rank by level27 / 38
Changes in 2006
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2006 | 4.50% | 4.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 4.75% | 5.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 5.00% | 5.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 5.25% | 5.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Oct 26, 2006 | 5.50% | 5.25% | cut -25 bp |
| Nov 30, 2006 | 5.25% | 5.00% | cut -25 bp |
| Dec 28, 2006 | 5.00% | 4.50% | cut -50 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2006
17.5%
14%
13.3%
13.25%
11%
9.75%
9%
8.75%
8%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7.25%
7.02%
6.75%
6.25%
6.25%
6.12%
5.81%
5.25%
5.25%
5.2%
5%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
2.5%
2%
0.25%
Year-end rate over time
3.25%
4.25%
4.5%
4.75%
3.25%
0.1%
0.1%
0.25%
0.25%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.25%
1%
1.75%
2.75%
2%
1.25%
2.5%
4.25%
4.5%
4.5%
3.7%
5.2%
8.9%
3.8%
8%
2006: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.