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A strong shekel, a weakened export engine

BY AVI BALASHNIKOV — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:45:45 GMT

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.

Oil surges, stocks fall as US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping flows driving risk

BY REUTERS — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:03:47 GMT

Iran rejected new peace talks with the US, its state news agency reported on Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump said he was sending envoys for talks in Pakistan

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with insider John Ternus set to replace him

BY REUTERS AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:57:45 GMT

Apple named longtime hardware chief John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking him with steering the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry shift.

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

BY DAVID ALEXANDER AND IN COLLABORATION WITH PHOENIX FINANCIAL — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:26:04 GMT

How long-term savings improve national resilience

The banking system

BY MARC REISS AND IN COLLABORATION WITH MIZRAHI-TEFAHOT BANK — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:21:25 GMT

Banks are essential to the modern economy and in Israel, they are a key part of the country's remarkable development.

Israeli drone‑detection start-up scores major US commercial breakthrough

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:20:31 GMT

Tondo Smart, founded by IDF Unit 8200 graduates, successfully commercialized Israeli defense-derived technology with a system that efficiently detects and manages low-altitude airspaces.

Bypassing closed skies: First-of-its-kind solution keeps e-commerce shipments flowing to Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:46:25 GMT

A groundbreaking logistics solution is helping restore the flow of e-commerce shipments to Israel amid ongoing disruptions to international air travel.

Reinventing recruitment: How AI is shaping the future of hi-tech hiring - opinion

BY MARTIN GORDON — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:47:43 GMT

Many technology companies still recruit using very outdated methods, with long processes and complex bureaucracy that cause potential candidates to rush toward competitors.

Jerusalem razes Elie Wiesel Plaza for NIS 73m. underground passage to Shaare Zedek

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:21:41 GMT

SZMC’s director-general Prof. Ofer Merin told In Jerusalem that when construction is completed, he will make sure that the Elie Wiesel Plaza and its garden are restored.

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND REUTERS — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:05 GMT

A group of around 20 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, was seen moving in the Gulf towards the exit via the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.

Your Taxes: OECD, G20 launch plan to expose untaxed real estate funds and income

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:46:18 GMT

A new OECD initiative aims to close real estate loopholes, exposing untaxed funds, rental income, and capital gains. This could affect anyone with global property investments.

Your Investments: Can you attain financial freedom in Israel?

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:45:41 GMT

As Israelis gear up for Independence day, it’s a great time to look at your own financial situation and make sure that you are on the road to financial independence as well.

Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH IDB GROUP — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:23 GMT

From water technology to start-ups, the IDB chief sees a growing opportunity for Israeli investors in a region of 660 million

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:10:01 GMT

The second phase of Luria by Tzarfati Shimon in Moradot Arnona features three nine-story boutique buildings with scenic views, located near Amat HaMayim Park and the U.S. Embassy.

S&P 500 closes at fresh record, recovering all losses since start of US-Iran war

BY REUTERS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:17:53 GMT

The S&P settled at 7,022.95, up 0.8%, LSEG data showed, surpassing its previous closing high in January. It also hit a new intraday record of 7,026.24.

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

BY STEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:31 GMT

Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.

US gaming company sues Israeli game developer who claims no connection to company's failure

BY MOSHE COHEN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:23:53 GMT

The American gaming company has sued the Israeli game developer for millions, claiming that the use of bots harmed its revenues. Papaya responds: we have no connection to Skillz’s business failure.

US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

BY REUTERS — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:55:09 GMT

The waiver, which the Treasury Department issued on March 20, allowed some 140 million barrels of oil to reach global markets and helped relieve pressure on energy supply during the war with Iran.

While dating swipes decrease, JWed.com Marriages increase to record 4,100!

BY JWED — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:23:29 GMT

IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

BY REUTERS — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:14 GMT

The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.

BHI extends $88m bridge loan for Midtown Manhattan tower acquisition

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:08:19 GMT

Bank Hapoalim’s US arm said the financing will support Idan Ofer’s real estate arm and Metro Loft in the acquisition and conversion of 845 Third Avenue into a 529-unit rental property.

The new cyber threat: Fake CEOs and real consequences - opinion

BY ORI SEGAL — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The world has changed, and dealing with deepfake requires preparedness, not just sophistication.

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

BY SHAY NACHUM — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:47:00 GMT

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

Isracard, JFNA-backed fund says it has extended NIS 135m. in credit to war-hit small businesses

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:13:43 GMT

Bizi, Isracard’s business platform, said more than NIS 90 million has already been repaid into the revolving fund and redirected to additional borrowers across Israel.

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:47:27 GMT

ThroughLine, a startup hired in recent years by ChatGPT owner OpenAI, is exploring ways to broaden its offer to include preventing violent extremism.

Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar

BY HADAR RUTH BASHAN/GLOBES/TNS — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:43:43 GMT

Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?

Bank Hapoalim’s US arm funds $203m Manhattan housing conversion

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:56:47 GMT

The 25-story building spans 221,357 square feet and is set to include 18,174 square feet of retail space as part of the redevelopment.

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:48:19 GMT

The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.

Are Polymarket, Kalshi illegal gambling sites or legitimate financial trading platforms? - opinion

BY ZACHI ZACH — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Are the activities carried out by Polymarket and Kalshi in fact illegal gambling, or do they constitute legitimate financial trading activity?

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

BY EZRA GARDNER — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:04:10 GMT

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