Israel business

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

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking
David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Evolving regional economic opportunities

David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses

Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.

Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion


'Israeli start-ups that adjust their strategy will survive the economic crisis'

Is the bubble bursting? • “The Israeli high-tech market is mature and responsible”

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Israeli Teva reaches proposed $4.35 bln settlement of US opioid lawsuits

The US opioid crisis has caused more than 500,000 overdose deaths over the past two decades, including more than 80,000 in 2021 alone.

 Teva building in Kfar Saba

From driving to digital: Ordering, experimenting with electric vehicles in e-commerce

The electric car company Aiways recently inaugurated a unique sales center in Herzliya, emphasizing brand experience and the customer's transition to the digital world.

 Aiways U5 electric car

Israel’s gaming industry is exploding, here’s what it needs to go nuclear

Its rapidly expanding revenue can serve as a springboard to global success, if Israel can get some government incentives in place.

 THE IESF World Championships is comparable to the World Cup of gaming.

This Israeli app uses AI for hearing aids' testing

“Tuned” simplifies the process of buying hearing aids, makes it accessible and enabling the sale of hearing aids everywhere.

 Illustrative image of a hearing aid.

Import reform plus competition could hurt Israeli manufacturers - opinion

A real opening of the Israeli market to international competition could adversely impact manufacturers’ profits. Here's how:

Textile business 311

The hi-tech industry crisis - opinion

Today, entrepreneurs and investors think twice before deciding to make a move that could be dramatic for some companies.

A woman walks near high-rise buildings in the hi-tech business area of Tel Aviv

Gaming startup Edge lets gamers share playable moments

The platform has potential, though it will need wider adoption before it becomes viable.

 Edge's platform

Israeli companies help raise funds for Ukraine by promoting diversity and inclusivity

Arab diversity and inclusion in Israeli business has been picking up momentum in recent months, particularly in the hi-tech field as the traditional talent pool has all but dried up.

  Elah Fund's manager, Calanit Valfer

Minimum wage should be increased to NIS 6000 a month - Labor MK

Efrat Rayten chaired an urgent meeting in an attempt to save an economic deal that would raise Israel's minimum wage. The goal: NIS 6000 per month by 2024.

 Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill. December 31, 2017.