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Carasso Motors reports revenue surge to NIS 4.7B in H1 2026
Vehicle importer sees strong growth driven by core activities and Metro Motor consolidation, boosting Q2 market share to 16.8% despite regional conflict.
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A wild day in crypto: Bitcoin surges as market forces take over
US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden
Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market
Tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.3 million as trading volume soared to billions, as crypto platforms race to disrupt Wall Street's old infrastructure.
Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion
Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute.
NIS 25.4 billion deposited in Savings for Every Child - but parental involvement is lacking
A NII report reveals: 84% of active savings are currently managed in provident funds. However, only about 63% of parents choose to double the monthly savings from the child allowance.
Quiet Shufersal moves raise question: Do store brands actually save consumers money?
While Carrefour builds a brand under its global name, Shufersal is quietly creating specialized house brands for each product category.
The black box: How is a footballer’s price tag really determined?
Has the transfer window spiraled out of control, or are the sums rooted in economic logic? A new study reveals data explaining 85% of price variance and why Israelis are worth less in Europe.
IDF urges Gaza residents to exchange old banknotes, prevent Hamas's financial exploitation
"Most of the old-issue banknotes have already been replaced with new ones some time ago. If any of you still possess those old banknotes, you face a serious financial risk," Waweya wrote.
High-tech workers, doctors leaving: Emigration wave hits Israel’s top income decile
Emigration rate among wealthy population nearly doubled compared to previous years, Tax Authority estimates potential tax loss at roughly NIS 700M.
July spending record: Daily average reached NIS 1.771 Billion
Shva data for July points to a 5.8% surge in charge card spending compared to last year, reaching NIS 54.857 billion. Meanwhile, cash withdrawals from ATMs climbed to a record NIS 6.057 billion.
Strong tech earnings lift major US indices
Strong AI-driven earnings from Amazon and Microsoft boost investor confidence, pushing major US stock indices closer to record highs.
Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern
Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.
