Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round
The shekel reported a 1% rise during the last 24 hours, according to data by the Bank of Israel, reaching its highest point since April.
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Money waiting for you? The year-end tax guide for employees and self-employed
Study: Stock market falls as traders bet on no clear election winner
Fitch warns of the elections: 'Political instability will make reducing the deficit difficult'
How global markets are influencing Israel’s business environment
Analyze how 2026 global market fluctuations affect Israeli enterprises, from currency shifts to supply chain adjustments, prompting agile business strategies for sustained growth.
What traders should understand about gold CFD costs
Gold CFD costs depend on more than spreads and commissions. Contract size, overnight financing, leverage, trading hours and account conditions can all affect the final cost.
After IPO: Tidhar to lay off 50 employees in efficiency drive
Just four months after going public, Tidhar Group is launching a restructuring plan to lay off around 50 employees. The move is expected to save the company about NIS 30 million annually.
Greece plans to quintuple purchase tax for foreign real estate buyers
The Greek prime minister announced plans to raise the purchase tax for non-EU real estate investors from 3% to 15%.
AI agents threaten bank profits
Banks have long profited from customers' low-interest accounts. Now, AI agents threaten to break this inertia and cost the industry tens of billions of dollars.
Leumi partnering with Aspire for tech employee stock plans
Leumi partners with Aspire for a trust firm (51% stake) to manage tech employee stock options & M&A trust services, entering a field long dominated by private investment houses.
Bank executives to represent Israel at IMF conference in Bangkok
At the IMF event in Bangkok, top officials will emphasize economy strength despite the war | Burning questions on the agenda: Oil prices and global interest rates.
How global markets are influencing Israel’s business environment
Uncover how 2026 global market shifts reshape Israel's business landscape, from trade dynamics to investment flows, driving strategic adaptation and growth.
Your Taxes: The 2026 aliyah tax opportunity is closing - here's what you need to know
Israel's new 2026 aliyah tax rules offer temporary income tax breaks for new immigrants and returning residents, while requiring greater disclosure of foreign assets despite existing exemptions.
Your Investments: One sea, many portfolios
Building the right investment portfolio starts with understanding your goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk, not following the latest stock market trends or investment tips.
