Economy of israel

Tech industry mutating before our eyes

High-tech 2026 looks completely different from what we knew just a few years ago. Fewer management layers, fewer large teams, and a great deal more automation.

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020
(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.

Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion

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


Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty

"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic

Bank of Israel Governor, Prof. Amir Yaron. Full trust in the financial and monetary systems.

Wartime update: Compensation for property owners, reservists

Compensation and other measures are gradually being extended as the war continues. Here is a partial wartime update.

Apartment for sale in Jerusalem

The Moody’s credit downgrade: Economic policy change cannot wait - opinion

Our policymakers would be well advised to study the risk analysis and assessment in Moody’s report closely and to take all possible steps to mitigate the risks.

 THE REASONS behind Moody’s decision get at the war’s ramifications on Israel’s security and the geopolitical risks that it faces, says the writer.

War with Hamas dents Israel economy but strong rebound seen afterwards

Consumer confidence stands at levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, while the annual inflation rate has eased back down to 3%.

 Avi Simhon, chairman National Economic Council attends the conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 8, 2019.

Netanyahu adviser says markets ignore Moody's Israel cut, investors see beyond Gaza war

The shekel ILS = currency now stands at 3.66 per dollar versus 3.68 before the ratings action, in which Moody's kept its outlook at negative to imply a further cut.

 Avi Simhon, chairman National Economic Council attends the conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 8, 2019.

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)