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
Shekel surge: Currency hits three-year peak as dollar weakens, stocks climb
The strengthening of the shekel was due to several factors including talks between Israel, the US and Qatar
Israel, US in advanced talks on new trade deal to ease Trump-era tariffs on exports
The US is Israel's largest trading partner, with exports of Israeli goods to the US totaled $17.3 billion and exports of services totaled $16.7 billion in 2024
OECD sees sustained post-war growth in Israel
The OECD recommends Israel adopt structural reforms, including cutting the budget of yeshivas
Israel's trading week reform: Small calendar shift with major economic impact - opinion
It is an earthquake that will ripple into employment structures, the way tens of thousands of workers’ workdays are built, and how Israel’s economy functions throughout the week.
Israel unveils High-Tech tax reform to bring talent home
8,300 Israelis working in the high-tech sector had left the country between October 2023 and July 2024,
The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion
The actions taken today will determine if this moment is remembered as the most fantastic springboard in our history, launching us toward a future of strength, influence, and hope.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Critical failures in reforms, food security, real estate data systems, state comptroller warns
Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned Tuesday that government reforms and data systems in key ministries are failing, leaving the economy vulnerable.
Netanyahu: Israel's economy is very strong, still needs to build 'independent arms industry'
He compared the situation Israel is in to ancient Greece by saying, “We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta. We have no choice.”
Qatar leading efforts to impose blockade on Israel, Netanyahu tells 'Post'
PM: Israel must prepare for 'new economic reality,' strengthen independent arms industries to ensure self-reliance • 'We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta'
