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
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
Gas prices throughout Israel set to rise Thursday night
The increase will not be mitigated by the usual subsidy on gas, which has been suspended in light of wartime budget cuts.
Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty
"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic
Wartime update: Compensation for property owners, reservists
Compensation and other measures are gradually being extended as the war continues. Here is a partial wartime update.
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.
War with Hamas dents Israel economy but strong rebound seen afterwards
Consumer confidence stands at levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, while the annual inflation rate has eased back down to 3%.
Netanyahu adviser says markets ignore Moody's Israel cut, investors see beyond Gaza war
The shekel ILS = currency now stands at 3.66 per dollar versus 3.68 before the ratings action, in which Moody's kept its outlook at negative to imply a further cut.
The road to recovery following Moody’s hits on Israel’s credit rating - opinion
Indirect impacts could arise through decisions of the government and the Knesset on economic policy issues
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?
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.
