Economy of israel

When Trump shuts off the tap: The quiet economic blow heading toward Israel

As American anger shifts toward aid and gas prices, Dr. Eli Cook warns: Removing US backing leaves Israel's economy completely exposed.

|ByWALLA! MONEY
U.S. President Donald Trump.
S&P 500 illustration.

The next evolution of technology transfer - opinion

Today’s scientific breakthroughs rarely emerge in isolation. They are increasingly shaped by collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and sectors. 

|ByALON NATANSON, GADY PARAN
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

As economic uncertainty grows, financial literacy can help households manage budgets, prepare for unexpected costs, and make more informed decisions about their financial future.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH ACHIEVE
Foreign workers in the construction industry with Eldad Nitzan, chairman of the foreign manpower corporations.

Foreign workers are a growth engine for Israel’s economy - opinion

Since October 7, Israel has been forced to confront one of the most severe labor shortages in its history. In the construction sector alone, tens of thousands of workers disappeared almost overnight.

|BySHIR SELA

The time to invest in Israel is now - opinion

Zoom out and what you see is a resilient, innovative, and committed workforce eager to overcome recent challenges, backed by strong pre-war tailwinds couched in a stable and proven economy.

MARCH 25, 2024ByAARON LEVITATS
A WORKER uses a buzz saw at the construction site for a new warehouse in the Har Tuv Industrial Zone in Beit Shemesh earlier this month. To invest in Israel, you used to have to be a Zionist. Now, you only need to be a capitalist, says the writer.

By 2036, National Insurance Institute won't be able to pay pensions

According to the actuarial report, starting in 2030, a partial early fund redemption will be implemented, and it is projected to be depleted by 2036.

MARCH 18, 2024ByYUVAL BAGNO
National Insurance

Top private investor to ‘Post’: Smart money should look at Israel

Melanie Sturm said that Israeli technology continues to help the world, powering phones, protecting computers, making farms more sustainable, and more. 

MARCH 16, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Melanie Sturm

The war has taken its toll, Israel needs investments in innovation - opinion

While new innovations continue to pour into Israel, the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn have slowed the rate of investment in tech start-ups worldwide, including in Israel. 

MARCH 13, 2024ByBOAZ GOLANY
IN JANUARY, Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman bought 4.9% of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for $25 million in a move that signaled confidence in the Israeli economy. The writer asks: What if similarly influential businesspeople set aside a cumulative investment of $1 billion in Israeli tech startup

Discount Bank's 2023 profits rose 19.9% to NIS 4.2 billion

This profit represents a 15.7% return on equity. In Q4 2023, Discount Bank made NIS 919 million.

MARCH 12, 2024ByYEHUDA SHARONI

Gaza war dampens Ramadan celebrations in east Jerusalem

Palestinian merchants in east Jerusalem face economic and security consequences and fear further financial impact from Israeli restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque access.

MARCH 12, 2024ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
Wadi al-Joz in east Jerusalem

Up to 20% discount: Partner enters the domestic electricity market

Partner Power launches with three plans: up to 7% off all day, 15% for daytimes, and 20% for night hours. How to join and how does it compare to others?

MARCH 8, 2024ByPR
Partner logo

Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad

The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."

MARCH 6, 2024ByMATAN WASSERMAN
Yahli Rotenberg

The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%

Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges

MARCH 5, 2024ByWALLA!
Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron /

Gas prices throughout Israel set to rise Thursday night

The increase will not be mitigated by the usual subsidy on gas, which has been suspended in light of wartime budget cuts.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustration image of a man fueling his car at a gas station, in Jerusalem, on June 28, 2022.