After a remarkable 60% surge in their stock prices over the past year, Israel’s cellular providers are striving to sustain the efficiency measures they’ve implemented while seeking to capitalize on the transition to 5G. But where will the next wave
of efficiency gains come from, and what factors remain unpriced into their valuations?
With inflation still high, a budget that remains loose and far from approval, and rising inflation in the U.S. that could spill over into the local market, the chances of an early interest rate cut are fading. While most economists still anticipate
a rate cut in the second quarter, the immediate prospects for monetary easing are diminishing.
