Economics
Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses
David Group, founded by Stella Cohen and chaired by former Goldman Sachs partner Raanan Agus, will focus on financial services, defense, industrials, and tech-enabled business services.
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion
The Red Sea, Assab, and the possibility of a reimagined Horn of Africa - opinion
It's time to make Israel great for business again - opinion
Israel has already lost too many Israeli-born and immigrant entrepreneurs and their businesses to friendlier shores like Delaware and Texas.
Bank Hapoalim announces relief packages as Israel's economic uncertainty deepens
Bank Hapoalim introduced grants and benefits for reservists, students, displaced citizens, and mortgage holders as part of an economic relief initiative.
‘US no longer a reliable partner’: Canadian PM notes US relations to not be as 'close'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government would ensure that small businesses are not impacted by the change in trade relations.
Diplomat Group CEO: 'We are creating competition for local manufacturing giants'
Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group, participated in the Maariv and Walla 2025 Economic Conference, where he also addressed the "What's Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform.
Daniel Kahneman, Israeli-American Nobel Prize winner, died last year by assisted suicide
"I have believed since I was a teenager that the miseries and indignities of the last years of life are superfluous," he wrote in an email.
Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations
Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.
Israel’s economic recovery gains momentum
Israel's economy remains resilient despite war, with record Israel Bonds investments, stock market stability, and strong fiscal policies driving recovery and growth.
Israeli, Palestinian economic experts say a new economic agreement essential for peace
Given the degree of destruction in Gaza and the significant breach in trust on both sides, a "new Marshall Plan" is needed for Gaza’s economic recovery, rebuilding, and revival of regional stability.
Trump’s second term brings uncertainty to Wall Street and global markets – opinion
Market confusion grows under Trump’s second term despite strong earnings.
Investing in Private Companies: Post Election 2025 Perspective
