economy of israel

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Fitch Rating logo seen in background.

Israel's 2025 budget delays a red flag to investors and Israelis

Israel's economic professionals have stressed it, Ratings agencies have said it - Israel needs a responsible budget for 2025, and it needs to show it can pass one now.

10/10/2024

S&P drops Israel's credit rating, citing geopolitical risk after Iran attack

S&P also predicted that economic recovery will slow with real GDP growth of 0% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025.

02/10/2024

Real estate emerges from the hurricane

While equities and bonds have shown signs of recovery, European real estate remains at cyclical lows, offering a rare entry point.

By ZSOLT KOHALMI
29/08/2024

Israel's interest rate remains unchanged at 4.5%, Bank of Israel says

Uncertainty about the 2025 budget and adjustments needed to shrink the deficit may make lowering inflation harder, the BOI said.

Smotrich calls on budget dep. head to resign, accuses him of failing to comply with his policies

Smotrich's response to Gardos reflects the existing tension between the finance minister and one of the most important economic figures in the country.

El Al sets four fixed-price destinations to keep skies open amid airline cancelations

El Al will offer round-trip tickets to international travel hubs Larnaca for $199, Athens for $299, and Vienna and Dubai for $349 through the end of 2024.

21/08/2024

Your Taxes: Withdrawals from savings

The Israeli government has amended tax laws to allow backdated pension contributions and early withdrawals from study funds due to the war.

By LEON HARRIS
12/08/2024

Israel's 2024 deficit to reach 8% even without full-scale war in North - Taub Center

The excess devaluation of the Shekel is still rising, according to the report, and stands at around 25% of what would have been expected before the announcement of the judicial reform.

08/08/2024

We must boost the resilient Israeli industry in border regions

Ultimately, the success of industry on the periphery is our success as a nation and as a society. We must act together to guarantee the economic and national resilience of the State of Israel.

By YEHUDA HADAD
23/07/2024

Former INSS head: Investors in Israel need to see plan for a day after the war

A potential global loss of confidence in Israel's economy is one part of a twofold economic problem Israel is facing. Security spending in 2024 will be more than 10% of GDP

23/07/2024
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