Israel economy
Investors see economic upside for Israel if opposition beats Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks in 2023, the Tel Aviv stock market has soared 130%, far outpacing Wall Street's 80% gain, while the shekel has climbed 25%, one of the world's strongest performances.
Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn
Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round
After the year of resilience: Israeli tech’s soul-searching
The PA's collapse could lead to Hamas's rise in the West Bank - opinion
Preserving economic stability in the West Bank has always been a cornerstone of Israeli policy. Operation Swords of Iron led to a sharp change in Israeli policy toward it.
Reputational security: Israel's strategic asset in free fall - opinion
Just as a state defends its borders, its cyber infrastructure and its economic assets, it must cultivate, promote, and defend the various components of its reputation.
Nvidia, Google ask to pay Israel taxes in dollars as shekel gains
Tech giants, and Nvidia in particular, are among the biggest employers in Israel, and their impact on the local economy is enormous
Amdocs to lay off 3,000 employees
The entire technology industry is experiencing aggressive cuts, partly due to the changes brought about by AI.
Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut
The Iran war led to a 3.3% contraction in GDP (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter
Israelis' wealth grows 80% in six years
According to Bank of Israel figures, the Israeli public's portfolio of financial assets was worth a record NIS 7.4 trillion-a growth of NIS 1.1 trillion within a year, and an 80% rise within six year
Israel's cost of living surpasses wealthiest European countries
The cost of living in Israel is such an outlier that it erodes the standard of living in the country by 14%, and the study argues that it could encourage emigration.
Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools
How long-term savings improve national resilience
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?
Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war - analysis
A mid-2026 analysis of Israel’s war-strained economy
