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
Will Kiryat Ono, Ganei Tikva, and Givat Shmuel merge into a single municipality?
The Interior Ministry appointed a committee to examine merging Kiryat Ono, Ganei Tikva, and Givat Shmuel into one municipality. Local leaders: "Outrageous decision detached from reality."
Comptroller: Wages of Ethiopian Israelis 33% lower, only 67% of funds for integration plan utilized
The proportion of Ethiopian students with degrees from academic institutions compared to their proportion in the population is the smallest out of all Jewish populations.
Israel's deficit continues to grow past 2024 ceiling, hits 7.6%
Increased government spending is partially made up of expenses that don't support growth, Bank Hapoalim's head economic consultant Professor Leo Leiderman said.
A wise investment: In an age of uncertainty, AI is a key to success - opinion
I believe that AI will play an important role in the field of investments in the coming years, mainly as a tool for dealing with the unknown, in a fascinating and complex world.
Your Taxes: The end of cost plus in Israel? - opinion
The Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) has just won a significant victory in the District Court against the use of the “cost plus” basis of compensation.
Israel's Economic Resilience: Anat Katz's Insights at the Jerusalem Post 2024 Annual Conference
Facilitating collaborations: Anat Katz highlights the role of Israeli startups and American corporations.
A solution to shielding northern Israel: Financial imperatives and mortgages - opinion
Since the war began, public demand for building fortifications has surged. However, for private homes and apartments without safe rooms, the initial high demand for fortifications has now plateaued.
Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn
The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.
State Comptroller Englman to be first Israeli to serve as head of an intl. organization
The State Comptroller of Israel will be the only senior public figure in Israel to serve as head of an international organization.
Decentralized finance: The good, the bad and the ugly
Are we moving toward a financial utopia, or are we paving the way for a digital wild west?