Yehuda Sharoni

Yehuda Sharoni is an economics commentator for The Jerusalem Post 's Hebrew-language sister publication Maariv .

Fewer thefts overall, same old targets: SUV drivers in the Center aren't out of the woods yet.

Vehicle theft targets revealed: The cities starring on the blacklist

Bank Hapoalim branch.

Bank Hapoalim to finance Stark Power with $85 million

Bank of Israel.

'In a year, we will be in a whole new world': Bank of Israel official's forecast


Forget robots: The real AI threat is already here

Expert warns AI poses real danger to humanity, as OpenAI and Anthropic signal it is time to slow down and set boundaries before it is too late.

"The real danger of AI isn’t a robot apocalypse - it’s biased data quietly deciding human fate."

Eyal Waldman backs Eisenkot, warns Netanyahu win could threaten Israel’s democracy, economy

“I think we are facing a serious long term problem... the solution is to have a different government. I hope Eisenkot wins the election, and then everything will be different," Waldman said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel's general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026; illustrative

The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household

A Taub Center study shows the Consumer Price Index does not fully reflect the cost of living. The interest on mortgages and credit burdens households, yet is excluded from the calculation.

Credit card payment.

Israeli banks could be hit: Major concern over European sanctions

Boycott measures could harm 18,000 West Bank Palestinian workers. Banks and institutions operating indirectly beyond Green Line face risks.

Discount, Leumi, and Hapoalim – Israeli Banks.

Nearly NIS 2B. revealed: Voluntary tax disclosure program comes to an end

Tax Authority ends voluntary disclosure program, which yielded 823 applications revealing NIS 1.89b. in capital to avoid criminal charges.

Israel Tax Authority, Israel Land Authority, Bank of Israel.

On the way to an Israeli AI crisis: Avi Simhon’s unusual warning

National Economic Council head Avi Simhon slammed power grid regulators for blocking data centers, assuring no energy shortages will occur by 2031.

Avi Simhon.

NIS 450 Million per month: The black-money pipeline under banks’ noses

Undocumented workers transfer millions abroad as state loses tax revenue. Sector officials accuse banks of profiting off the illegal practice.

Foreign Workers.

'Taxes will need to be raised': Bank of Israel Governor's bad news following rate cut

Bank of Israel Governor warns taxes must rise after rate cut; market reacts with gains on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange while business sector backs decision.

Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel.

Near triple-digit profit: The insurance companies that saw success in Q2 2026

Major and smaller insurance companies reported excellent Q2 2026 results, driven by core business growth and strong underwriting performance.

Shimon Meron.

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.