Bank of Israel Governor-Designate Says Growth Is Priority

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Bank of Israel Governor nominee Leonardo Leiderman swiftly signaled that stimulating the economy was his top priority, suggesting he plans to chart a policy that will focus on growth and not just price stability.

In an interview published today in the Yediot Aharonot newspaper, Leiderman said he would quickly put his own stamp on the central bank, asking for “100 days of grace” to prove himself.