Israel economic growth
The strength of the shekel
The Israeli shekel is expected to remain an attractive currency for investors around the world as Israel continues to advance, introduce solutions globally, foster innovation, expand, and succeed
How much is the war costing?
Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
Bank of Israel to keep rates unchanged as Gaza conflict resumes
Central bank officials have said they expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year and hope to lower rates once or twice in 2025.
Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, if durable, could reduce risk to Israel's economy - Moody's
"Domestic political challenges and security concerns are some hurdles for Israel that may impede further progress," the agency said.
Finance Ministry drops growth prediction, citing expansion of fighting
The Finance Ministry laid out a number of factors that could impact the growth projection, causing it to rise or fall.
Rising above the chaos: Southern industry leaders fuel Negev’s economic revival
This annual event has become a critical platform for discussing how to overcome obstacles and foster economic development in Israel's southern periphery.
Comptroller: Wages of Ethiopian Israelis 33% lower, only 67% of funds for integration plan utilized
The proportion of Ethiopian students with degrees from academic institutions compared to their proportion in the population is the smallest out of all Jewish populations.
Entrepreneurship is the catalyst for positive social change - opinion
In times of uncertainty and personal and national instability, entrepreneurship, as an approach and a set of tools, enables us to transition from being reactive to proactive.
Former Bank of Israel governor: Gov't economic response to Israel-Hamas war is insufficient
There are many characteristics of Israel's economy that make it resilient, says expert, but the future of the war could have drastic impacts on Israel's economy.
Israel-Hamas war could be won through economic alternatives
As recently as June 18, 2023, the Israeli government gave preliminary approval for Gaza gas development, making the October 7 massacre even more deplorable.
Slowing Israeli economy continues to face headwinds in July 2023
A recent report highlights a sluggish economic pace for Israel.
Bank of Israel raises interest rate to 4.75%, highest since 2006
Despite the rate hikes, Israel's inflation rate stood at 5% in April, near a 14-year high and well above the government's 1%-3% annual target range.
