Israel economy
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.
Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion
Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
Melisron's 'Blue and White November' initiative supports Israeli farmers
PMO agrees to redirect Avi Maoz's NIS 285 m. to evacuees
The funds will now be used as aid for evacuees from southern towns near Gaza and from towns and cities up north.
'Just lower interest rate,' Israeli lawmaker tells cbank amid conflict
Under the plan, loan payments of mortgages, consumer credit and business credit would be deferred without charging interest and without charging fees.
Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016
The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.
Amid Israel turmoil, markets want continuity at central bank helm
Yaron's five-year term ends at the end of 2023 and he has been tight-lipped on his plans.
Bank of Israel chief, Netanyahu to decide on 2nd governor term in October
The issue of whether Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron will seek, or be reappointed for a second term, has loomed over financial markets for months.
Israel sorely needs reliable information on judicial reform effects - analysis
Eight months into Israel’s toxic debate over the judicial overhaul plan, it is emerging that in some cases honest information is being kept from the public and the decision-makers.
Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges
A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.
Israel’s government is praising itself for a few strong trees in an economic wildfire - analysis
Instead of addressing the concerns of investors, agencies, and economists around the world, Netanyahu and Smotrich dismissed warnings in favor of baseless guarantees that the economy is doing fine.
BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects
The projects address issues in a diverse range of sectors that hold strategic importance to both nations.