Economy of israel

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

The world no longer behaves as we once knew. Europe is now under quiet but noticeable pressure and the Middle East is stable but can face sudden disruptions

Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.
Israel Navy missile ship patrols near gas field‏

Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’

People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.

How much is the war costing?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio


Israel's 'trapped profits’ amendment is a double tax trap

Your Taxes: The article is intended for anyone in business or invested in a business or real estate venture.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset ahead of a budget vote.

Jerusalem's economic woes: Israel's deficit increased twice initial predictions

From a fall in government revenue to Israel's national deficit: What were the highs and lows of Israel's 2024 economy?

 Government expenditures, revenues, and the deficit, January 1, 2024.

Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says

The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.

 People beg on the streets of Jerusalem.

Israel's GDP grows 3.8% in Q3, CPI dropped 0.4% - CBS

Since the beginning of the year, the CPI and the CPI not including energy each increased by 3.5%

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

What is Israel’s economic tipping point? - opinion

Over the last 33 years, we have assisted dozens of companies in setting up distribution or production facilities abroad, while continuing to grow their operations in Israel.

 THE WRITER is flanked (from left) by Sharon Vanek of the California-Israel Chamber of Commerce, David Yaari, then-of the Texas Association of Business, Sima Amir of the Georgia Department of Commerce, and Michael Calvert of the US Commercial Service, as they attend the US-Israel Business Summit.

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

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.

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

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.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Real estate emerges from the hurricane - opinion

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


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.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

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.

 Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in Jerusalem, June 30, 2024.