Economy of israel

Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion

It is very easy to blame AI for everything currently happening in the market, but the layoffs we are seeing are not driven solely by new tech

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.
Minister of Economy Nir Barkat

Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?

Israel’s resilience is the country’s strongest message to the world - opinion

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

The banking system 


How could a credit rating downgrade impact Israeli wallets, markets?

Decisions made by rating agencies will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on financial landscape, government's fiscal policies, and overall well-being of Israeli citizens.

 Rocket fall in Netivot, this month. The rating is used by investors to determine the level of risk in that country

Israeli reservist forced to sell business as reserve duty stretches over 100 days

Store owner Gal Anav announced the liquidation of his business in a facebook post amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties

Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Strauss Group to hike prices, lay off 150 workers

The company says that the decision to raise prices follows large rises in prices of raw materials in the past year.

 BAMBA COMING off the production line at a Strauss plant in Sderot.

December 2023 Consumer Price Index records a 0.1% decrease from November

Noteworthy declines were recorded in fresh fruits and culture and entertainment (2.2%); clothing and footwear (1.8%), and furniture and household equipment (0.7%).

 An illustrative image of a graph going down.

Tech sector surges amid 2023 challenges, anticipates growth in 2024

With private funding approaching $10 billion and stabilizing to 2019 levels, the ecosystem showcases a discerning yet robust investment environment.

Israel Start up

Restoring Zionist ‘Iron Wall’: A proposal for renewed Israeli ideology - opinion

Offering components of national vision and renewed ideological-theological principles of action that will anchor the existence of the State of Israel securely into the future.

 A PALESTINIAN receives financial aid from Qatar through an exchange office in Rafah, Gaza Strip, in 2021, as part of the UN Humanitarian Cash Assistance Program. Hamas’s conduct is not guided by Palestinian economic welfare, but rather by annihilationist rationale, says the writer.

Comptroller's report on cost of living unveils critical issues in Israel's economy

As the government formulates the 2024 budget, it must evaluate the war's impact on living costs and address the deficiencies highlighted in the report.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Leumi: 'No interest rate cuts in every decision next year'

The Bank's forecast places the interest rate at 3.75%-4.00% at the end of 2024, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013

Price of electricity in Israel to rise 2.6% in February

As a result of the change, the average electricity bill will increase by about NIS 10 per month.

 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.