Israel's president starts coalition talks after inconclusive election
Herzog begins consultations with political parties following an election deadlock, cautioning that some campaign pledges may need to be abandoned to prevent another vote.
SOURCE: BBC News ↗
What This Means
Israeli elections have left no single party with a governing majority, triggering the constitutional process of presidential consultations to broker a coalition. Political deadlock raises uncertainty over policy continuity and fiscal commitments, affecting shekel stability and risk appetite for Israeli and regional assets.
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How This Could Play Out
First assessed Nov 4
Resolved
LIKELYShekel strengthens and Israeli equities rally as coalition agreement removes political uncertainty and restores fiscal policy clarity.
Status quo
POSSIBLEShekel trades sideways as coalition talks drag without resolution, leaving investors in a holding pattern on Israeli assets and regional risk exposure.
Worsens
UNLIKELYShekel weakens and Israeli bond spreads widen if talks collapse and a third election is called, deepening political paralysis and fiscal uncertainty.
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