Israel's economy well prepared for risks, says central bank governor

Amir Yaron says credit card spending is above prewar levels

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Bank of Israel Gov. Amir Yaron told Nikkei in a recent interview: "Israel has a dynamic, resilient economy. ... We're seeing credit card spending above prewar levels in almost all categories."

SHOGO AKAGAWA and TAKESHI KUMON, Nikkei staff writers

TEL AVIV -- Bank of Israel Gov. Amir Yaron says the central bank is well prepared for any eventuality, acknowledging "a lot of geopolitical risk" as his country's cease-fire negotiations with Hamas continue.

"We have our own plans in our drawers under various scenarios," Yaron told Nikkei in an exclusive interview at the central bank in Tel Aviv.

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