Israel

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As the March 31 deadline for approval of Israel's 2005 budget approaches, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains in a difficult position, and, despite Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's... 2005-03-18

Israel-ShekelIsrael-TA-100

Israel-ShekelIsrael-TA-100

Israel-ShekelIsrael-TA-100

Buoyed by continued US dollar weakness and hopes for a lasting peace with the Palestinians, the shekel could well firm to the key ILS4.3000/US$-ILS4.3100/US$ area. Any retracement... 2005-03-02

Israel-ShekelIsrael-TA-100

Israel-ShekelIsrael-TA-100

Israel-ShekelIsrael-TA-100

Although disappointing, Israel's postponement of security talks with the Palestinian Authority (PA) is not necessarily an indication of any long-term threat to the peace process.... 2005-02-10