Economy of israel
Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025
The trend is driven mainly by the sector's dominance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) projects, which export these services overseas and are highly dependent on foreign-currency income.
Tech industry mutating before our eyes
Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion
Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?
What does Fitch credit rating mean for Israel?
The rating, published earlier this month, removed a negative watch on Israel's score - an indicator that Fitch no longer plans to drop its rating in the near term.
The time to invest in Israel is now - opinion
Zoom out and what you see is a resilient, innovative, and committed workforce eager to overcome recent challenges, backed by strong pre-war tailwinds couched in a stable and proven economy.
By 2036, National Insurance Institute won't be able to pay pensions
According to the actuarial report, starting in 2030, a partial early fund redemption will be implemented, and it is projected to be depleted by 2036.
Top private investor to ‘Post’: Smart money should look at Israel
Melanie Sturm said that Israeli technology continues to help the world, powering phones, protecting computers, making farms more sustainable, and more.
The war has taken its toll, Israel needs investments in innovation - opinion
While new innovations continue to pour into Israel, the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn have slowed the rate of investment in tech start-ups worldwide, including in Israel.
Discount Bank's 2023 profits rose 19.9% to NIS 4.2 billion
This profit represents a 15.7% return on equity. In Q4 2023, Discount Bank made NIS 919 million.
Gaza war dampens Ramadan celebrations in east Jerusalem
Palestinian merchants in east Jerusalem face economic and security consequences and fear further financial impact from Israeli restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque access.
Up to 20% discount: Partner enters the domestic electricity market
Partner Power launches with three plans: up to 7% off all day, 15% for daytimes, and 20% for night hours. How to join and how does it compare to others?
Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad
The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."
The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%
Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges