Economy of israel
Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025
The trend is driven mainly by the sector's dominance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) projects, which export these services overseas and are highly dependent on foreign-currency income.
Tech industry mutating before our eyes
Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion
Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?
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.
Squeezing Israel's human capital during a difficult time - opinion
What could the outcome of the state budget for 2024 be?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.