Shekel
A strong shekel, a weakened export engine
According to Export Institute figures, 2025 was a record year for Israeli exports. Total exports reached $164 billion, up 10%. Services exports crossed $90 billion for the first time.
Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.
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
Your Taxes: Good news for Israelis with foreign rental income
In 2024, the NII issued Circular No. 1314, stating that it had stopped collecting NII contributions on Israeli residential rental income. But the NII said nothing about foreign rental income.
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Tel Aviv stock market bucks global trends, betting on Israel’s future stability
As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.
Israelis let NIS 1.5 trillion slowly evaporate
The value of your money is slowly being eroded, perhaps without you even knowing
IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture
Meir states that the Israeli shekel was one of the world’s strongest currencies in 2025, and is expected to maintain its strength in 2026
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025
Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023
Fuel prices will drop below 7 shekels per liter for the first time since 2023, with the new rate of 6.85 shekels taking effect on January 1, the energy ministry announced.
Shekel surge: Currency hits three-year peak as dollar weakens, stocks climb
The strengthening of the shekel was due to several factors including talks between Israel, the US and Qatar