Israeli Stocks and Shekel Fall as Netanyahu Bloc Outperforms Forecasts
Israeli stocks, the shekel and bonds came under pressure after election results showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc performing more strongly than expected, while still falling short of a parliamentary majority.
By Steven Scheer and Karin StroheckerIsrael's currency, stocks and bonds came under pressure on Wednesday as election results showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc performing more strongly than expected, but still falling short of a parliamentary majority.With around71% of vote…