Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich's aids say that the extension of Prof. Yaron Amir's tenure is designed to calm the markets and provide stability for the economy.
While the October figures show no fall in unemployment, the full numbers presented by the Central Bureau of Statistics clearly indicate a cooling off in the job market, with many employees going on unpaid leave.
The bank has raised its assessment of risk in the construction and real estate sector, and says prices are falling faster than official figures indicate.
The Houthi rebels have hijacked a cargo vessel owned by Israeli businessman Rami Ungar but leased to a Japanese company and with no Israeli crew on board.
Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority head Ilit Ostrovitch Levi tells "Globes" that to defeat terrorist organizations, their economic oxygen must be cut off.
Iron Beam is designed for short-range threats and while it will not eliminate the need for Iron Dome, it will significantly reduce the scope of interceptions and will thus save significant expenses.