Can Discount Bank move support USD/ILS?

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Highlights

Discount Bank agreed to maintain correspondent services for Palestinian banks, supporting shekel liquidity and reducing systemic risk in the West Bank.
Ongoing G20 meetings with US-led debates on Iran sanctions and tariff revisions contribute to broader policy uncertainty impacting dollar and shekel demand.
USD/ILS trades with strong short- and medium-term momentum above immediate support, expected to consolidate in a ₪2.9883 to ₪3.028 range over the next 2 to 3 days.

Shekel stability bolstered as West Bank crisis averted and sanctions loom

A potential banking crisis in the West Bank was averted after Israel's Discount Bank, under international pressure, agreed to postpone the discontinuation of correspondent services with Palestinian financial institutions, according to Timesofisrael. This decision mitigates systemic risk in the region by ensuring critical shekel flows and upholding the stability of cross-border financial operations, temporarily removing a threat to shekel liquidity and supporting market confidence in USD/ILS. In addition, ongoing G20 meetings in North Carolina, reported by Euronews, feature US-led discussions on sanctioning Iran and revising global tariff regimes, creating a backdrop of heightened policy uncertainty that could influence dollar and shekel demand over the broader term.

Momentum divergence emerges as overbought signals counter buying strength

The pair is trading above the MA-20 at ₪2.9915 and MA-50 at ₪2.9863, while remaining below the MA-200 at ₪3.0252. Immediate support is defined by the Ichimoku Kijun at ₪2.9915. Momentum indicators flag strong underlying strength: both MACD and Awesome Oscillator are set to Strong Buy, while ADX reads Neutral, indicating moderate trend conviction. RSI signals Buy with a value of 56, CCI also signals Buy, but Stochastic RSI is in Overbought territory. Bull/Bear Power points to buyer dominance for the session. The presence of overbought oscillator readings alongside positive momentum creates mild divergence, suggesting the near-term upside may be limited.

Upward price bias persists amid resistance testing and support risk

For the next 2–3 trading days, USD/ILS is expected to fluctuate within a typical volatility band of ₪2.9883 to ₪3.028. The probability of an upward move is high, with consolidation near current levels as the baseline scenario. A move above resistance could drive price toward the upper end of the range, while a failure of support at the Kijun may open a path toward the lower boundary.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, notes that the delay in Discount Bank’s correspondent banking changes has removed immediate pressure on the shekel and bolstered stability for cross-border institutions. He believes the pair’s technical setup remains favorable, with short-term momentum indicators supporting a constructive stance. Macro risks from the G20 agenda are secondary, but worth monitoring. Near-term, Karapetjanc sees potential for further consolidation above key supports. "Stability is returning to USD/ILS as institutional liquidity rules the day — I expect the pair to hold firm near current levels while positive momentum persists."

Earlier, analysts noted that exchange market-structure changes and regulatory revisions were anticipated to impact the reporting of key financial data, offering market participants broader visibility into transaction quality and systemic risk factors. The current backdrop of policy uncertainty and recent measures to secure cross-border shekel liquidity add a new dimension for USD/ILS traders, making it essential to monitor for any renewed volatility if financial or geopolitical risks resurface.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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