Central bank holds rates days before election, warns next government on fiscal choices

21 October 2026 at 18:52

Governor Yaron urges next coalition to cut debt and pursue growth reforms to fund security needs; bank raises forecasts but warns overseas production distorts domestic picture

Central bank holds rates days before election, warns next government on fiscal choices

A top economist sees Israel’s fiscal future on the ballot as costs of war, division mount

The Times of Israel

17 October 2026 at 10:32

Ahead of election, former central bank deputy governor Zvi Eckstein says outgoing government's decisions have impacted country's growth, with economy at risk unless changes are made

A top economist sees Israel’s fiscal future on the ballot as costs of war, division mount

Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says

The Guardian - Europe

By: Kiran Stacey in Mumbai

14 October 2026 at 14:58

Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe

Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said.

Douglas Alexander helped negotiate deals with India and the US when he was a trade minister under Keir Starmer.

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