Economy of israel

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

Einat Meir, chief economist at Israel Discount Bank
Logo of Teva Pharmaceutical

Teva collaborates on skin disease treatment, releases targets

View of the southern Israeli town of Beer Sheva. March 31, 2025.

Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion


Trump in touch with India, Israel and Vietnam over trade deal talks, CNN reports

This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talked to Trump about the tariffs.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump speak during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House on February 4, 2025.

Time to invest in Israel's economic future through meaningful social change - editorial

Israel’s systemic inequalities are harming its economic stability.

 OECD representative meet with Finance Ministry officials, including Minister Bezalel Smotrich, on April 2, 2025.

Bank of Israel to keep rates unchanged as Gaza conflict resumes

Central bank officials have said they expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year and hope to lower rates once or twice in 2025.

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan

The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

Israeli, Palestinian economic experts say a new economic agreement essential for peace

Given the degree of destruction in Gaza and the significant breach in trust on both sides, a "new Marshall Plan" is needed for Gaza’s economic recovery, rebuilding, and revival of regional stability.

PALESTINIAN AND Israeli flags fly over the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock

War continues to slam Israel's economic stability, Bank of Israel says

Apartment prices continued to rise in the second half of 2024 after these price increases resumed in the first half of 2024.

New Israeli Shekels (illustrative).

Israel’s postwar economic recovery tempered by fragile ceasefire

Despite not having a national budget approved for 2025, a labor crisis, and a ceasefire that could collapse at any moment, Israel still shows signs of optimism.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)

How leading experts got Israel's economy wrong – opinion

Experts underestimated Israel’s resilience, yet its stock market soared.

 THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

Tzalir Foundation launches ‘10X’ initiative to support war-affected communities

The grant package will include expert support from JGive specialists, customized marketing and advertising services, and strategic mentorship provided by the foundation.

Tzalir Foundation launches ‘10X’ initiative to support war-affected communities

Dimona announces new innovation, green tech center

Some NIS 50 million will be invested in the project by the Economy Ministry, Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries, and other partners. 

A mockup of Dimona's Darom innovation center.