Economics

Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report

In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.

Russian service members attend a ceremony organized by the People's Front political movement to hand over new motocross bikes, quad bikes and unmanned aerial vehicles to Russia's army for use in the ongoing military conflict against Ukraine, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, October 3, 2025.
Jerusalem is in the midst of an unprecedented development boom.

Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Ending US military aid as a national opportunity

A supporter of the Iranian people bears the colors of their flag on her face at a rally for the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Madrid, Spain, last week.

Iran is now an Indo-Pacific test case and Israel should pay attention- opinion


Diplomat Group CEO: 'We are creating competition for local manufacturing giants'

Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group, participated in the Maariv and Walla 2025 Economic Conference, where he also addressed the "What's Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform.

 Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group

Daniel Kahneman, Israeli-American Nobel Prize winner, died last year by assisted suicide

"I have believed since I was a teenager that the miseries and indignities of the last years of life are superfluous," he wrote in an email.

 Daniel Kahneman.

Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations

Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.

 A truck transports a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012. Zim, Israel's biggest shipping company, had to reach a debt settlement with its bond holders after they were hit by a downturn in the global shipping industry.

Israel’s economic recovery gains momentum

Israel's economy remains resilient despite war, with record Israel Bonds investments, stock market stability, and strong fiscal policies driving recovery and growth.

 ISRAEL BONDS President and CEO Dani Naveh: These funds have been an essential lifeline in ensuring Israel’s economic resilience.

Israeli, Palestinian economic experts say a new economic agreement essential for peace

Given the degree of destruction in Gaza and the significant breach in trust on both sides, a "new Marshall Plan" is needed for Gaza’s economic recovery, rebuilding, and revival of regional stability.

PALESTINIAN AND Israeli flags fly over the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock

Trump’s second term brings uncertainty to Wall Street and global markets – opinion

Market confusion grows under Trump’s second term despite strong earnings.

 TRADERS WORK on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange last week. On the table, there is a cap with the word, ‘Trump,’ and a cut-out figure of the US president.

Investing in Private Companies: Post Election 2025 Perspective

 US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US. February 4, 2025.

‘Making deals that can be wins’ - Trump's business-oriented policies in Gaza- opinion

Releasing the hostages, eradicating Hamas, rehabilitating and developing Gaza while winning support of Gazans - is it possible?

 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka

The future of money or money of the future? Why all countries should embrace Bitcoin - opinion

Just as oil-rich nations shaped the 20th-century economy, Bitcoin-rich nations could shape the 21st.

 A BITCOIN enthusiast takes part in the kick-off of the Plan B Forum El Salvador, in San Salvador.

Trump says US will require BRICS nations to commit to not replacing US dollar

Donald Trump: "There is no chance that BRICS will replace the US Dollar in International Trade or anywhere else, and any Country that tries should say hello to Tariffs and goodbye to America!"

 US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025.