Economy of israel
Top financial experts weigh opportunities in Israel at JPost conference
“In the most difficult years of the war, in 2024 and 2025, Israel had a positive GDP growth. The Israeli economy and industry and innovation are more attractive now than ever.”
Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025
Tech industry mutating before our eyes
Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion
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.
Gaza war means longer hours, more accidents for bus drivers
The Knesset Economic Committee approved an extension of working hours for bus and truck drivers to up to 14 hours a day during the war, putting additional strain on them.
Squeezing Israel's human capital during a difficult time - opinion
What could the outcome of the state budget for 2024 be?
How could a credit rating downgrade impact Israeli wallets, markets?
Decisions made by rating agencies will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on financial landscape, government's fiscal policies, and overall well-being of Israeli citizens.
Israeli reservist forced to sell business as reserve duty stretches over 100 days
Store owner Gal Anav announced the liquidation of his business in a facebook post amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties
Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.
Strauss Group to hike prices, lay off 150 workers
The company says that the decision to raise prices follows large rises in prices of raw materials in the past year.
December 2023 Consumer Price Index records a 0.1% decrease from November
Noteworthy declines were recorded in fresh fruits and culture and entertainment (2.2%); clothing and footwear (1.8%), and furniture and household equipment (0.7%).
Tech sector surges amid 2023 challenges, anticipates growth in 2024
With private funding approaching $10 billion and stabilizing to 2019 levels, the ecosystem showcases a discerning yet robust investment environment.
Restoring Zionist ‘Iron Wall’: A proposal for renewed Israeli ideology - opinion
Offering components of national vision and renewed ideological-theological principles of action that will anchor the existence of the State of Israel securely into the future.
