# Bank of Israel expected to pause rate cuts ahead of October 27 election

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- Reuters, 2026-10-20 16:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/bank-israel-pause-rate-cuts-ahead-october-27-election-2026-10-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad79034ab53aa0001d9b18d

> The Bank of Israel is expected to keep short-term rates unchanged on Wednesday after three consecutive cuts. A Reuters poll found policymakers will likely pause ahead of next week’s election, despite stable inflation.