Israelis more satisfied than some think, says Stanley Fischer

The Bank of Israel Governor said the bank was preparing for an economic crisis after a possible attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

By TheMarker | 04:03 12.08.12 |

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Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer says he doesn't necessarily agree that the average Israeli is struggling.

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