Credit

Former finance minister Kahlon to admit offense in UnetCredit collapse case

Moshe Kahlon is set to admit he failed to properly report serious UnetCredit financial irregularities while serving as company chairman.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon
A sign of a bank with a Swiss flag reflected on the window's building are pictured on March 20, 2009 in Geneva.

Judge says ‘No case, no ruling’ in Credit Suisse – Simon Wiesenthal Center settlement dispute

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Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada


Iran-Israel conflict: Will S&P credit rating drop harm Israel's economy?

The updated credit score, along with the other recent ratings, has the potential to impact Israel's economy in a number of ways. 

The S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City

Fitch leaves Israel's rating at A+, drops outlook to negative

Fitch projected a central government budget deficit of 3.9% for Israel in 2025.

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

Turkey's central bank delivers bold rate hike amid inflation concerns

The sharp rate increase sparked a rally for the Turkish lira, which appreciated as much as 2%. 

 A logo of Turkey's Central Bank is pictured at the entrance to its headquarters in Ankara, Turkey February 8, 2024.

Netanyahu lost his credit rating, so Israel needs a new statesman - opinion

The first signs of his downgrade came before October 7. The legal reform surprised many leaders of the free world.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on February 7, 2024.

The Moody’s credit downgrade: Economic policy change cannot wait - opinion

Our policymakers would be well advised to study the risk analysis and assessment in Moody’s report closely and to take all possible steps to mitigate the risks.

 THE REASONS behind Moody’s decision get at the war’s ramifications on Israel’s security and the geopolitical risks that it faces, says the writer.

The war isn't the real problem behind Israel's credit rating downgrade

Prof. Yaron Zelekha explains why rating agencies are losing confidence in Israel's economic policies.

Yaron Zalicha

Israel's credit rating drops: How will it hit our wallets? - opinion

What is a credit rating, how is it determined, and how will Moody's dramatic decision impact Israelis?

Protesters gather in the Habima Square yesterday.

Netanyahu, Liberman stand on opposite ends of credit rating drop debate

While Netanyahu claims economy is strong despite credit rating change, MK blames political turmoil for nation's threatened credit rating.

 MK Avigdor Liberman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on September 13, 2023.

Moody's downgrades Israel credit rating to 'A2'

Israel's war with Hamas is not the only issue noted by the ratings agency, citing the looming threat at Israel's northern border.

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18-24 Year Olds: Get to Know the New Credit Card for Young People

Club 1824 and Max Company have launched a new credit card that will provide users with benefits for performances, cultural activities, courses and fashion brands, alongside a card fee exemption.