Israel economy

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.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.
The empty streets in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays. Israel came to a standstill for 25-hours during the high holiday of Yom Kippur when observant Jews fast and Israelis are prohibited from driving, October 2, 2025.

After the year of resilience: Israeli tech’s soul-searching

After another year of uncertainty, Israeli high-tech must pivot its strategic mindset to maintain a competitive advantage.

|ByDORON AARONSOHN
The first Israel Bonds Women's delegation arrives in Israel, 1952

75 years of investing in Israel: Women driving a legacy of impact

From the very beginning, women played defining roles in shaping the story of Israel Bonds as investors, advocates, and leaders

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH ISRAEL BONDS
Natali Getahon, Tech-Career’s director of partnerships, addresses students.

Bridging the gap: How Tech-Career is opening hi-tech's doors to Ethiopian-Israelis

23 years and 1,500 graduates after its humble beginnings out of a converted laundromat, Tech-Career attributes its success to a philosophy that networking and shared identity matter as much as coding

|ByELLIOT HELLER, WRITTEN IN COOPERATION WITH TECH-CAREER

9/11 proved that economies can be revived despite ongoing wars - opinion

Lessons from 9/11 can help Israel bounce back.

MARCH 24, 2024ByDAVID ZAIKIN
WHILE ISRAEL’S economy faced an initial shock following the terrorist attack, similar to the US post-9/11, all signs, as well as historic evidence, point to a fast recovery, says the writer.

Knesset Labor Committee: IDF capitalization pensioners no longer repay loans 'for life'

In a significant move, the Knesset's Labor and Welfare committee has given the green light for certain IDF retirees to halt ongoing monthly repayments on loans taken out against their pensions.

MARCH 20, 2024ByEVE YOUNG
MK Ofir Katz speaks during a Labor and Welfare Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 13. 2024.

Spar chain launches the first branch in Israel

A local retailer invested NIS 10 million in a branch in Kfar Saba. The goal: 2,000 products within three years.

MARCH 14, 2024ByMATAN WASSERMAN
Spar Israel

Shekel drops as Hezbollah hits North

Israel's uncertain security situation and the threat of war in the north was part of Moody's downgrade of the country's credit rating last month.

MARCH 12, 2024ByEVE YOUNG
An illustrative image of a graph going down.

Bringing a globally popular brand to succeed in the local arena as well?

Brands that have made the leap and those that haven't yet: What are the chances that we will see Primark and Starbucks in Israel?

MARCH 12, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA
Food brands that came from America and failed to win the heart of the Israeli consumer

Bitcoin's triple trigger - opinion

Every four years, as if by the decree of some digital Poseidon, the reward for mining new bitcoins is slashed in half, reducing the influx of new coins into circulation.

MARCH 5, 2024ByILAN ALON
BITCOIN IS charting a bold course through uncharted waters, says the writer.

Israel's high-tech industry is a beacon of resilience - opinion

Despite the challenges and uncertainties, Israeli entrepreneurs and innovators have continued to work, create, and collaborate.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024ByMATI GILL
AN AION Labs company creation workshop takes place last year in Rehovot.

War, women, school, real estate: Why Israel's economy is failing and how to fix it - opinion

The Israeli economy is in shambles; long school days, Palestinians forbidden to work, and lack of enthusiasm to invest in real estate contribute to the crisis

FEBRUARY 27, 2024BySHLOMO MAOZ
We have to lead a long school day. A blessing for parents, profit for children and an opportunity to improve teachers' income

Despite concerns about Israel's financial standing, history proves optimistic - opinion

As Moody released its report on Israel, questions arise of whether the war will bolster or cripple the economy amidst halted investments, workforce disruptions, and increased defense spending

FEBRUARY 18, 2024ByOFER NIDAM
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a meeting of his Religious Zionist Party parliamentary faction, last week, in the Knesset. Will the war bring an economic boom like the Six Day War, or a bust like Yom Kippur? There are arguments supporting both sides, says the writer.

Knesset Finance Committee begins debate over renewed budget

Committee members, mostly from the opposition, voiced concerns over the budget, especially in the wake of the credit rating agency Moody's decision on Friday to lower Israel's rating.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2023.