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Global finance and debt
Cash totals do not show available settlement capacity. Liquidity form and government concentration constrain business payments and working capital.
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Palestinian banks face cash accumulation and digital liquidity shortages
The World Bank’s fall 2026 overview reports excess physical shekels at Palestinian banks alongside a shortage of digital balances used for cross-border payments. Banks use currency swaps to bridge the gap, tying up an estimated US$3.5 billion in dollar liquidity.