IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture
Meir states that the Israeli shekel was one of the world’s strongest currencies in 2025, and is expected to maintain its strength in 2026
Banking & Finance
Lionsgate Network: Exposing crypto terrorists with advanced blockchain technology
Your Investments: If you don’t understand it, don’t invest in it
Your Taxes: Who is who on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza?
From generalist to deep: Why venture is being forced to specialize
Over the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that the ground beneath venture capital is shifting
Bank Leumi becomes first Israeli bank to issue covered bonds to foreign investors
Hanan Friedman Bank Leumi CEO, "I am proud that Leumi is the first Israeli bank to lead this important step of opening the Israeli market to such issuances.”
Your Taxes: Reportable income-tax positions target shelters in US
A reportable income-tax position is a position contrary to a position published by the ITA if the tax advantage exceeds NIS 5 million in the tax year or NIS 10m. over four years.
Your Investments: The importance of patience in investing
One of the most underrated virtues in successful investing is patience. It doesn’t make headlines, it doesn’t sell newsletters, and it certainly doesn’t satisfy our natural desire to “do something.”
Your Investments: Retirees, don’t let market noise derail your long-term retirement strategy
Constantly adjusting portfolios based on market headlines can hurt retirees. A consistent, long-term strategy is the key to a successful retirement, so tuning out the noise is essential.
Your Taxes: Will Israel's proposed property tax crash again?
As Israel introduces new tax breaks for reservists, the government also considers reviving a 1.5% wealth tax on land, targeting property owners in 2026.
TASE welcomes New York’s Israeli founders in special opening ceremony
Nearly 500 Israeli startups are operating in New York, primarily in the sectors of cybersecurity, fintech, AI, digital health and proptech
Bank of America initiates 'buy' on top four Israeli banks, citing post-war momentum
Analyst David Taranto set a price target of 89.5 shekels for Hapoalim, one of Israel's two largest banks, implying an 18% upside to its current price.
Your Investments: Greatest danger to Israel's moral mission is prosperity without discipline
It’s important to teach your children the importance of saving. I think that teens should have a bank account. They can learn how compound interest works.
Your Taxes: New Israeli taxation rule calls for immediate action
Unfortunately, the trapped profit rules hardly encourage olim who own companies abroad to migrate to Israel.
