Inflation
Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'
While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.
Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar
Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD
The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion
CPI continues to climb, will likely result in harsher BoI interest rates
The increase in the CPI was driven by significant price increases in several sectors, including fresh produce, culture and entertainment, food, transportation and miscellaneous.
Israel reaches public service wage deal amid inflation worries
Workers will get an 11% raise over the next four years, reduced working hours and a one-time grant
Israeli apartment rents rising at fastest rate since 2008
Inflation is another factor pushing up rents, with a clear pattern of substantial rent increases emerging.
Israeli citizens will pay the price for judicial reform - analysis
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich can keep claiming that the reform strengthens the economy, but it's very difficult to dispute current financial figures.
Smotrich unveils Israel's state budget, economic plan to fight inflation
Finance minister: “The daycare centers will not be more expensive for parents by one shekel, we will absorb the costs."
Israeli NGOs turn to philanthropy as funding requests soar
Charities increase requests to NGOs by 37% in the past three months
BoI hikes interest rate by 0.50% 0 a 15-year high; is it the right move? - analysis
Is the BoI making the right call in using yet another interest rate increase to handle Israel's inflation?
Voices from the Arab press: What about the Syrian victims?
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
2023 will be a challenging year with rising inflation, bank officials fear
CEO of Mercantile Bank Shuki Bernstein: There's a continuation of half price increases in all economic areas.
Steve Forbes discusses his new book – and Israel
Forbes, a longtime friend of the nation of Israel, shared his thoughts as to how Israel – a modern miracle as a hi-tech center of the world – has tackled inflation.
