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From Haredi cities to the Sharon: Where was the sharpest spike in job seekers recorded?

A 24.4% surge in Haredi job seekers and summer teacher layoffs drove up July unemployment, alongside ongoing growth in higher socioeconomic clusters.

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Exploring the key financial skills households need to manage change, reduce financial pressure, and plan for the future.

Financial literacy in an uncertain economy: Skills households need to navigate change

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Why the diamond industry must abandon dogma and embrace lab-grown pragmatism - opinion

A decade of data: America is looking through a new lens.

What a decade of online eyewear orders reveals about how America's eyesight is changing


Why most go-to-market strategies fail before launch

Product Marketing expert Liliia Beliaeva shares why successful launches depend on strategy, audience understanding, and the ability to turn data and insights into real business decisions.

A strong GTM strategy turns products into market successes.

Record avocado season: Prices expected to drop to NIS 5 per Kilogram

A record avocado harvest of 300,000 tons is expected to boost exports, increase global competition, and push Israeli prices sharply lower.

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60% increase in the number of Israelis who have changed careers since October 2023

Career expert Hayut Yogev tells Maariv that many war-affected Israelis are seeking new professions as previous fields become irrelevant.

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A guide to finding foreclosure properties in 2026

Buying property below market value is sometimes possible through foreclosure sales. Here’s how to find listings and understand the steps involved.

Foreclosure properties offer opportunities to buy real estate below market value, but require careful evaluation of risks, legal processes, and costs.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Bank of Israel reveals new data on Israel’s mortgage market

“Israel’s housing market is slowing, yet mortgage volumes are rising due to delayed payments and higher financing needs.”

Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel

Housing prices declined 1.3% over the past year, oil prices fell following the Iran agreement, and the dollar recovered after an early drop.

Israeli real estate – construction site.

How AI is changing the way students choose their future careers

“AI is reshaping career planning by pushing students to seek practical skills, critical thinking, and adaptability in a rapidly changing job market.”

LiberNovo Omni Review: The most advanced back-upgrade office chair on the market

A former DJI executive created the LiberNovo Omni chair with motorized support, recline, and massage features. It went viral on social media and promises premium ergonomic comfort.

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Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis

The MSCI All-World index was up 0.13% to trade around record highs, as markets from Tokyo to Seoul traded at or near all-time peaks, underpinned by avid demand for anything AI-related.

Markets are closely watching the next moves in the U.S.-Iran conflict, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global oil flows, inflation stability, and investor confidence.