In a plot twist that even financial forecasters didn't see coming, the Israeli shekel decided to give Moody's downgrade the old "look ma, no hands" routine. Against all odds, it not only weathered the storm but did a 1% power-up against the dollar, leaving skeptics sipping their coffee and doing a double take at the economic gymnastics on display. It's like the shekel said, "Downgrade? Hold my shekeliño!" Israel's currency seems to have a flair for the dramatic, turning what could have been a financial fiasco into a headline-worthy performance. Someone get the shekel a standing ovation – it just aced the financial tightrope walk.