Israeli economy

'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding

Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, days before Israel’s general elections, October 22, 2026.
Students attending Bar-Ilan university in Ramat Gan.

Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll

Economy Minister Nir Barkat presents "Israel's Basket".

Economy Ministry ends 'Israel's Basket' pilot due to upcoming elections

A worker pours honey into a jar at the Raikin apiary in Moshav Sde Eliezer in northern Israel on September 19, 2022 ahead of the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah; illustrative

Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah


Market fears Bank of Israel governor won't seek second term

With six months until the end of Prof. Amir Yaron's term as Bank of Israel Governor, uncertainty over his replacement could further damage the economy.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron arrives to a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023.

Israel's credit rating remains unchanged - S&P

The report by S&P contrasts to statements made by the IMF and Moody's when they said that Israel faces economic risks because of the judicial reforms.

he S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City, U.S.

Netanyahu, Herzog reached out to Moody's before credit outlook downgrade

If Israel's credit rating drops, Israel can expect a higher interest rate on short-term loans and inflation.

 Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen next to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Israel faces 'long-term economic risk' due to judicial reform - Moody's

“If implemented in full, the proposed changes could materially weaken the strength of the judiciary and as such be credit negative,” the agency said.

Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021.

Why is the hi-tech sector protesting against the judicial reform?

Israel Innovation institute founder: 'If you kill the hi-tech sector, the consequences will be huge.'

 WORKERS FROM the hi-tech sector protest against the proposed changes to the legal system, in Tel Aviv, on Tuesday.

Netanyahu tells Dermer to ask finance orgs Israeli legal reform impact

Netanyahu asked Ron Dermer to smooth over the protected negative effect that the government's planned judicial reform will have on Israel's economy.

 Ron Dermer enters the Knesset plenum on December 29, 2022.

Netanyahu: False threats against judicial overhaul sabotaging economy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushes off warnings of 270 economists that the reforms would damage Israel's economy.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds last Sunday’s cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, as Justice Minister Yariv Levin looks on.

Self-employed in Israel are in a struggle for survival - expert

Adv. Roee Cohen speaks for 600,000 self-employed business owners struggling since the end of the pandemic.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Dollar trading at record high since the beginning of 2022

The Euro weakened by about 1% against the shekel, as did the British pound, amid concerns about the weakness of the European market due to the war in Ukraine.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Want a successful business? It’s all about networking - interview

Networking expert Gil Petersil supplies valuable advice on changing economies, the future of crypto and how to succeed in a more difficult market.

 Gil Petersil