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Israel Election Could Swing Shekel by Up to 3 Percent , JPMorgan Estimates
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from haaretz.com · Israel · Middle East
JPMorgan estimates that an upcoming election in Israel could cause the value of the Shekel to fluctuate by as much as 3 percent. This highlights potential financial market volatility tied to political outcomes.
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