Shekel

Israel's high-tech faces unexpected crisis as dollar slides 20% against shekel

The dollar fell by approximately 20% against the shekel over the last year, which puts companies that depend on dollar income at risk.

 High-tech company, illustration
The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is stronger than ever.

A strong shekel, a weakened export engine

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israeli shekel

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines


Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar

Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?

A hand is seen holding several dollar bills before the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

The strength of the shekel

The Israeli shekel is expected to remain an attractive currency for investors around the world as Israel continues to advance, introduce solutions globally, foster innovation, expand, and succeed

Israeli banknotes come from countries in the world that use Forex or financial financials.

Your Taxes: Good news for Israelis with foreign rental income

In 2024, the NII issued Circular No. 1314, stating that it had stopped collecting NII contributions on Israeli residential rental income. But the NII said nothing about foreign rental income.

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Tel Aviv stock market bucks global trends, betting on Israel’s future stability

As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Israelis let NIS 1.5 trillion slowly evaporate

The value of your money is slowly being eroded, perhaps without you even knowing

Israeli shekel

IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture

Meir states that the Israeli shekel was one of the world’s strongest currencies in 2025, and is expected to maintain its strength in 2026

Einat Meir, chief economist at Israel Discount Bank

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.

Israeli shekel

Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate

According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025

Israeli shekel

Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023

Fuel prices will drop below 7 shekels per liter for the first time since 2023, with the new rate of 6.85 shekels taking effect on January 1, the energy ministry announced.

View of the southern Israeli town of Beer Sheva. March 31, 2025.