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Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review

The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.

Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron speaks at the Knesset; illustrative.
The $640 million drill: The crypto industry tries to save itself from collapse.

Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens

Petri Beach, Kefalonia, Greece.

The surprising numbers behind Israelis' summer vacation habits

While Wall Street braced for $20K, Bitcoin rewritten the rules - roaring past $71,000.

Bitcoin roars back above $71,000 as crypto markets rally


Level up: Exploring the world of online gaming

Understanding game types, costs, security, and finding the right fit for you.

Before you invest your time or money: Everything you need to win the game, on and off the screen.

Insurance companies' profits surged this quarter to NIS 2.85 Billion

Phoenix and Menora Mivtachim led a 20% Q2 profit surge to NIS 2.85B across Israel's top insurers, prompting raised business targets and major dividend payouts.

A record-breaking quarter for insurance: Profits soar to NIS 2.85 billion as market leaders double down on ambitious target growth.

Carasso Motors reports revenue surge to NIS 4.7B in H1 2026

Vehicle importer sees strong growth driven by core activities and Metro Motor consolidation, boosting Q2 market share to 16.8% despite regional conflict.

Chery launches the Omoda 7.

Your Investments: Should everyone be equal in a will?

From Torah teachings to modern estate planning, one expert explores why fairness and equality matter when dividing assets among children.

Illustration: A succession order

A wild day in crypto: Bitcoin surges as market forces take over

Following weeks of stagnation and weakness, the crypto market rallied sharply, driven by US Treasury bond relief, regulatory tailwinds, and massive short-position liquidations.

Ethereum Is the Biggest Gainer.

US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden

The federal government's IOU has now more than doubled in less than a decade, from $19.95 trillion when US President Donald Trump was sworn in for the first time in January 2017.

The US Department of the Treasury Building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2026.

Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market

Tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.3 million as trading volume soared to billions, as crypto platforms race to disrupt Wall Street's old infrastructure.

Blockchain.

Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion

Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute.

Bank Leumi.

NIS 25.4 billion deposited in Savings for Every Child - but parental involvement is lacking

A NII report reveals: 84% of active savings are currently managed in provident funds. However, only about 63% of parents choose to double the monthly savings from the child allowance.

A father and son with a piggy bank

Quiet Shufersal moves raise question: Do store brands actually save consumers money?

While Carrefour builds a brand under its global name, Shufersal is quietly creating specialized house brands for each product category.

Dairy products in a supermarket