Israeli economy

Bitcoin is volatile, but that doesn’t change where it’s headed

Just as nations diversify their strategic reserves, Israel can explore how digital assets might play a role in the financial architecture of the future.

Jordan Fried, ZOOZ Power ceo
MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Israeli companies grew more when listed in Tel Aviv than on NASDAQ, study reveals

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'

Are We on the Way to a Green Energy Revolution?

Blue and white pride: An Israeli development bringing the vision of a green economy closer


I got a nerve block for PTSD, here's what happened - opinion

With Israel potentially facing $50 billion in economic costs from PTSD over the next five years, this innovative approach could be a crucial step toward healing.

 THE WRITER speaks at the Lynx Future of AI & FinTech Junction conference last month in Tel Aviv.

Startup Nation Central CEO: Israel leads cyber security boon despite war

A new report from Startup Nation Central shows an increase in private funding to Israel driven by the country’s dominant cybersecurity field.

 A cybersecurity employee from the Paris 2024 flying squad manages a simulated cyber attack and pretends to resolve it from a computer on the Olympic site which will host the hockey events at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes, near Paris, France, May 3, 2024.

Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn

The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.

 Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2023.

McDonald's to rebuy 225 Israeli stores after outburst of pro-Palestinian boycotts, protests

The US fast-food chain has been subject to boycotts and protests since Alonyal announced shortly after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that it would be donating free meals to Israeli military.

 Israeli customers at a McDonald's restaurant in Tel Aviv March 2, 2006.

Bank Leumi president & CEO: 'The government must eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy'

“We all hope that the effects of the war will be short-lived and that the economic rebound that will follow will be significant," said Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman.

 Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman at the conference.

Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze

In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.

 People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

The war has taken its toll, Israel needs investments in innovation - opinion

While new innovations continue to pour into Israel, the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn have slowed the rate of investment in tech start-ups worldwide, including in Israel. 

 IN JANUARY, Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman bought 4.9% of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for $25 million in a move that signaled confidence in the Israeli economy. The writer asks: What if similarly influential businesspeople set aside a cumulative investment of $1 billion in Israeli tech startup

Israel's Knesset begins marathon debate on new 2024 budget

Although the 2024 budget is highly likely to be passed into law by Wednesday, many controversial factors remain on the agenda, namely funding for the haredi education system.

 Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni speaks during a discussion on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 12, 2024.

The Blue & White brand collective supports the Israeli economy

The Blue & White Collective is a group of Israeli brands who joined forces to support the Israeli economy and encourage the purchase of Israeli brands during this difficult time since October 7.


Women in Israeli government offices earn NIS 3,300 less than men

According to Treasury data, the average 2022 salary in government offices is 18,029 NIS per month, with women on average earning 17% less than men

 Salary differences