Economy
Twenty years after Israel's class action law, is it time to recalibrate the system?
Class actions remain an essential tool for protecting consumers, but the legal framework should better distinguish between cases that serve the public interest and those that impose unnecessary costs
Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows
Which passport is the most worthwhile to hold in 2026? New ranking reveals the winners
At 250, Israel needs an angry America to rediscover its way - opinion
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The IMF issued three scenarios for global GDP amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East: the main "reference forecast," a middle "adverse scenario," and a much worse "severe scenario."
Why Israel’s uneasy Iran ceasefire may be better than it looks - opinion
Could it be that the US (and Israeli) capital markets are becoming immune to the holding pattern between the US and Iran?
Iran is losing economic ground as sanctions and time reshape the conflict - opinion
The more Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, the more it deepens its isolation and accelerates international alignment against it.
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.
Israel is building homes, but not the homes Israelis need, Shoresh study warns
The study, published on Wednesday by Shoresh researcher Yael Mishly, argues that Israel’s housing market has a deeper problem than a simple shortage.
Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge
The war in Iran is weighing on China’s economy, with car sales plunging, toy factories shutting down, and thousands of workers taking to the streets following a surge in plastic and energy prices.
Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides
"The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the decision, which hopes to alleviate the economic burden of employing reserve soldiers.
Against all official odds: Jerusalem business owners struggle to survive as the state dithers
Tax-paying business owners should have access to the timely financial assistance they need to keep their show on the road.
Trump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
Drew Warshaw is running for the position of New York comptroller, but when discussing Israel bonds, he’s getting his facts wrong
