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


The road to recovery following Moody’s hits on Israel’s credit rating - opinion

Indirect impacts could arise through decisions of the government and the Knesset on economic policy issues

 The logo of credit rating agency Moody's Investor Services is seen outside the office in Paris

Israel's credit rating drops: How will it hit our wallets? - opinion

What is a credit rating, how is it determined, and how will Moody's dramatic decision impact Israelis?

Protesters gather in the Habima Square yesterday.

Netanyahu, Liberman stand on opposite ends of credit rating drop debate

While Netanyahu claims economy is strong despite credit rating change, MK blames political turmoil for nation's threatened credit rating.

 MK Avigdor Liberman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on September 13, 2023.

Moody's downgrades Israel credit rating to 'A2'

Israel's war with Hamas is not the only issue noted by the ratings agency, citing the looming threat at Israel's northern border.

Moody's corporate HQ

Gaza war means longer hours, more accidents for bus drivers

The Knesset Economic Committee approved an extension of working hours for bus and truck drivers to up to 14 hours a day during the war, putting additional strain on them.

 A bus driver sits in a bus as Palestinian youths are reflected in the windshield during a visit by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Issawiya January 4, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad (JERUSALEM - Tags: POLITICS)

Squeezing Israel's human capital during a difficult time - opinion

What could the outcome of the state budget for 2024 be?

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin attend a debate and voting on the state budget bill, in the Knesset plenum, in December.

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.