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IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The IMF issued three scenarios for global GDP amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East: the main "reference forecast," a middle "adverse scenario," and a much worse "severe scenario."
Israel is missing a NIS 180 billion growth engine - opinion
Lessons in antifragility: Sderot shows how to adapt during times of war - opinion
Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform
After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
Bank of America observes that the most likely scenario is to maintain the status quo of "no war, no peace," with a continued risk of disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea.
Israel plans to bring budget deficit below 3% of GDP for 2026-28
Hurt by the war, growth was some 1% in 2024 and is projected to grow 3-3.5% this year.
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Addressing investors and community leaders, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron painted a before-and-after portrait of the Israeli economy.
Israel's military expenditure surged by 65% in 2024, research shows
Spending across the Middle East reached an estimated $243 billion in 2024, increasing 15% from 2023, and 19% more than it was in 2015.
Israel's economy, labor market still weak after Israel-Hamas War - OECD report
The OECD reported that Israel’s AI sector shows promise, but gender and education gaps persist.
Experts outline mortgage challenges for foreigners
At a real estate conference with The Jerusalem Post, experts broke down key mortgage challenges for foreign residents buying property in Israel.
Top Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Official: ‘Our task is to translate common sense to common practice’
Israel’s economy is growing, and foreign residents are taking notice, said experts at the Mizrahi Tefahot Real Estate Conference with The Jerusalem Post.
Israel deficit at 5.3% of GDP, NIS 16.7 billion surplus since start of 2025, Finance Min. estimates
This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.
