GDP
Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.
The PA's collapse could lead to Hamas's rise in the West Bank - opinion
Armies to markets: The changed nature of power - opinion
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
Israel is missing a NIS 180 billion growth engine - opinion
Arab society remains underrepresented in the Israeli business sector, particularly in high-quality, higher-paying roles.
Lessons in antifragility: Sderot shows how to adapt during times of war - opinion
Why some societies get stronger under stress is shown in Sderot, where it has seen growth following the tragedies of the October 7 massacre.
Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.
"The upward trend in the debt-to-GDP ratio stems from the security spending required following the war," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform
After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
Bank of America observes that the most likely scenario is to maintain the status quo of "no war, no peace," with a continued risk of disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea.
Israel plans to bring budget deficit below 3% of GDP for 2026-28
Hurt by the war, growth was some 1% in 2024 and is projected to grow 3-3.5% this year.
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Addressing investors and community leaders, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron painted a before-and-after portrait of the Israeli economy.
Israel's military expenditure surged by 65% in 2024, research shows
Spending across the Middle East reached an estimated $243 billion in 2024, increasing 15% from 2023, and 19% more than it was in 2015.
Israel's economy, labor market still weak after Israel-Hamas War - OECD report
The OECD reported that Israel’s AI sector shows promise, but gender and education gaps persist.
