January 15, 2026: Key Market Updates and Economic Insights

Stock Market Performance

On January 15, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange concluded the trading session with mixed outcomes, as TASE 35 experienced an uptick of approximately 0.9%, led primarily by the chip manufacturing stocks Nova and Camtek. This increase follows positive earnings reports from TSMC and ASML overseas. Meanwhile, TASE 90 dropped by 0.22%, and the banking index improved by 0.9%. Concurrently, U.S. markets reported gains of up to 0.7%, with the Nasdaq being the primary contributor to this rise.

Leading Stocks

In TASE 35, Nova and Camtek significantly drove the upward trend, reporting gains of 8.2% and 7.6%, respectively. This rally is largely attributed to favorable results released by ASML, a Dutch company manufacturing chip-making machines, along with earnings from Taiwan’s TSMC. Conversely, the fuel group Drek led the losses, declining by approximately 3.1%. Within TASE 90, Priotek, a stake in Camtek, registered the highest increase at 6%, whereas Energy Stocks faced the steepest drop at 4.4%.

Currency Fluctuations

The representative exchange rate for the dollar was set at 3.156 shekels, marking a 0.16% increase from the previous day. Post this declaration, the continuous rate dipped by 0.36% to 3.1446 shekels at market close. The euro’s representative exchange rate slightly fell by 0.02% to 3.6691 shekels, with its continuous rate further reducing by 0.6% to 3.6469 shekels.

Trends in Bonds

Government bonds indexed to the CPI with a term of approximately 24 years saw a slight increase of 0.15%, reducing yields to 2.074%. Bonds with a term of 18 years rose by 0.2%, leading to a yield drop to 4.312%. Those with a 14-year term followed a similar trend. Conversely, corporate bond indstarts-Tel Bond 20, 40, and 60-concluded with downward pressures.

Market Outlook

The trading environment witnessed a shift, with TASE 35 making slight gains amid heightened fluctuations. As the day progressed, TASE 35 climbed to 0.4%, while declines in TASE 90 softened to approximately 0.6%. Concurrently, the banking sector returned to growth, increasing by 0.3%. In the local context, the dollar strengthened against the shekel by 0.1%, reaching 3.1541 shekels.

Security Risk Impacts

Market participants expressed concern over potential escalations in regional security tensions, notably regarding Iran, which prompted fluctuations in both the currency and stock markets. El Al stocks performed well, buoyed by fears of closed airspace should conflicts escalate.

Economic Insights

Ongoing geopolitical tensions and significant currency supply excesses have inhibited more drastic fluctuations in the shekel’s value against the dollar. Analysts suggest that while the medium to long-term outlook supports a stronger shekel, unforeseen geopolitical developments could provoke temporary shifts in this trend.

In light of recent performances, investors are advised to remain vigilant regarding evolving market dynamics, especially in response to potential conflicts that could impact economic stability.

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Tags: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Market Updates, Currency Fluctuations, Bond Market, TSMC, ASML, Nova, Camtek, Economic Outlook, Regional Security Tensions.