economy

What does Fitch credit rating mean for Israel?

The rating, published earlier this month, removed a negative watch on Israel's score - an indicator that Fitch no longer plans to drop its rating in the near term.

15/04/2024

Reservists' assistance: Business support from Jewish Agency

Reservists receive business support: Extending aid to all reservists' businesses, spouses' ventures, and small business owners amid escalating situation in northern sector.

By MAARIV
03/04/2024
Fitch Ratings

Fitch leaves Israel's rating at A+, drops outlook to negative

Fitch projected a central government budget deficit of 3.9% for Israel in 2025.

02/04/2024

Baseball is back - and so is financial optimism

Let’s use optimism, before reality strikes, to get our children on the path to financial independence. It’s a win-win: They become financially secure, and we don’t need to support them.

By AARON KATSMAN
29/03/2024

Merage Foundation CEO: If you want to strengthen the Israeli economy, invest in the Negev

Eyal Naveh, co-founder of Brothers in Arms, added: “There are no real plans. It’s time for politicians to work for the people, and they’re not doing that.”

By LIOR NOVIK
27/03/2024

Houthis use Israel's war in Gaza to distract from Yemen’s economic plight

As Yemen's economic conditions deteriorate, the Houthis stand accused of diverting public attention by focusing on Israeli-Palestinian hostilities

By ANWAR MUNEER/THE MEDIA LINE
27/03/2024

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.

By LIOR NOVIK
26/03/2024

Israeli NGOs financially impacted by IDF's war on Hamas, survey finds

A recent survey conducted by the Hebrew University by Professor Michal Almog-Bar claimed that following the horrific attack on October 7, many Israeli NGOs have seen mixed responses to funding.

Norway wealth fund's ethics watchdog to probe companies over Gaza war

Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, chair of the council, said the war had prompted it to examine which firms were selling weapons to Israel that were being used in Gaza.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024

Biden cancels $6 billion in student loan debt for 78,000 public service workers

The latest group includes public service workers, like teachers, nurses and firefighters, who qualify under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program created in 2007.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024
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