Israel economy

Nvidia inaugurates expanded Beersheba R&D center

Nvidia is currently one of the largest private employers in Israel's tech industry with over 6,000 employees in five R&D centers around the country.

 An NVIDIA logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025.
Nir Barkat

Study: "Israel’s Basket" led to a wave of price increases

The sharpest increases in bankruptcy are expected to be recorded in the US and France: Trump and Macron

A tsunami of bankruptcies threatens the global economy

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel against the current


Why Israel’s stock market is ignoring economic forecasts

“We’re seeing the market repeating the way it has been in the past in previous security events," Kahanovitz said with optimism.

An electronic board displaying market data is seen at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in Tel Aviv, Israel

How will Israel's new 2025 tax reforms enhance venture capital? - opinion

These proposed reforms represent a strategic effort to reinforce Israel's position as a global innovation and investment destination. 

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

The richest Israelis revealed: Who tops the list?

Five Israelis have secured positions in Bloomberg’s list of the 500 richest individuals in the world.

 Businessman Idan Ofer, former chairman of the board of Israel Corp.

Work isn’t a curse word: Time to light your fire - opinion

Why take your productive years and do absolutely nothing? Work isn’t a curse word, it’s something that should be encouraged. Sitting around and being unproductive is athe problem.

 US President Joe Biden shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, November 13, 2024.

Government convenes for marathon 2025 budget debate

Smotrich said that "after victory," Israel's economy will see "fantastic returns" for years. He did not detail what "victory" entailed or when it would be achieved.

 Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Ofir Akunis during a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024.

What Moody's missed when lowering Israel's credit rating - opinion

"Despite criticisms, Moody’s analysis of Israel's fiscal health is overly pessimistic."

Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021.

No. 36: Andrew M. Hutter and Dani Naveh: Strengthening Israel and the Jewish world

Through their work, Andrew Hutter and Dani Naveh continue to strengthen the Israeli economy and generate support from Jewish communities worldwide.

 Andrew M. Hutter and Dani Naveh.

Smotrich budget tussel: 'Attempt to weaken civil society undermines foundations of country'

Bezalel Smotrich invited the head of the Budget Department to resign if he could not comply with Smotrich's policies, shaking confidence in the ministry's economic management. 

 Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Ministry of Finance Budget Commissioner Yogev Gardos a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on October 19, 2023

Does Fitch's ratings drop show a gov't failure to manage war economy?

What exactly does Fitch's rating drop tell us about the government's management of the Israeli economy throughout the war? Will it be possible to win back investor's trust?

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on June 10, 2024.

Israel shekel stumbles amidst Iran and Hezbollah attack concerns

The New Israeli Shekel levels show that the currency has suffered its worst daily decline since the October 7 massacre.

A man walks past an electronic board displaying market data at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 4, 2020.