ARIEL FEIGLIN

Ariel Feiglin is an Israeli economist and journalist for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv. He holds a BA in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science and a MA in Economics and Finance. He was previously a senior economist in the Budget Division at the Health Ministry, a researcher in the economic department of the Kohelet Forum, and a culture correspondent for Channel 7.

BANK OF Israel Governor Amir Yaron speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem last month. The regulatory shaming announced by the central bank this week is a step in the right direction, the writer maintains.

Bank of Israel chief warns of deep war impact even as economy shows resilience

The governor of the Bank of Israel talks about how even the optimistic scenario of the end of the war does not guarantee a soft landing.

OCTOBER 10, 2025

New survey: How Gen Z is changing the rules of consumerism

Gen Z falls for influencer products, checks AI before buying, still carries cash. Visa Israel CEO: "They’re revolutionizing commerce more than any generation before."

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel's economy at a press conference, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu: Israel's economy is very strong, still needs to build 'independent arms industry'

He compared the situation Israel is in to ancient Greece by saying, “We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta. We have no choice.”

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

Qatar leading efforts to impose blockade on Israel, Netanyahu tells 'Post'

PM: Israel must prepare for 'new economic reality,' strengthen independent arms industries to ensure self-reliance • 'We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta'

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio give a press statement after their meeting at the Prime Minister Office in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025.

After Yokneam: The new high-tech capital of the north – in a surprising location

Amid fears of cannibalization and hopes for growth, Tzemach Science Park offers 20 dunams and 7,000 m² of labs and offices - but can it deliver?

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025

$5 Billion in five years: The Israeli company making history

Less than five years after its founding in 2020, the Israeli tech giant reaches a valuation of $1 billion and announces the addition of J.P. Morgan as an investor.

JULY 21, 2025