TA-35 closes up 68 points as insurance stocks lead rally

TA-35 closed on October 16 at 4,225 points, gaining 68 points or 1.6 percent. Insurance, real estate and communication shares led the advance, while Israel's 10-year yield fell 3 basis points to 4.02 percent.

Camtek was the strongest TA-35 performer, rising 6.4 percent. The move followed gains across Israeli insurance and real estate shares, while global markets also provided a firmer backdrop, Calcalist reported.

Why did TA-35 rise on Friday?

Insurance shares were the day's leading group, and the insurance sector rose 2.5 percent. The real estate index added 2.6 percent, while banks gained 0.8 percent. The market's breadth was strong, with 349 stocks advancing against 110 decliners and 100 unchanged, Investing.com reported.

Winners and losers in TA-35

Gainers and losers at the close according to Investing.com:

• Camtek up 6.4 percent
• Mega Or up 5.1 percent
• Azrieli Group up 4.9 percent
• ICL down 1.6 percent
• Teva down 0.9 percent
• Bezeq down 0.4 percent

TA-35 gains extend the weekly rebound

TA-35 rose 2.3 percent for the week. The session also featured gains in clean energy, infrastructure and semiconductor shares, with the broader TA-90 index rising 1.9 percent, Bizportal reported.

What comes next for TA-35

The next major local event is the Bank of Israel's policy decision on October 21 at 4:00 p.m. IDT. Citi expects the central bank to keep rates unchanged at 3.25 percent, with updated forecasts likely to draw attention, Investing.com reported.

TA-35 price data for October 16, 2026

TA-35 closed on October 16 at 4,225 points, up 68 points or 1.6 percent from 4,157 points on October 15, as Bizportal reported.

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