S&P 500 closes at fresh record, recovering all losses since start of US-Iran war
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.
Banking & Finance
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
BHI extends $88m bridge loan for Midtown Manhattan tower acquisition
Your Investments: Financial modesty
Your Taxes: What makes Israeli hi-tech tick
Venture capital (VC) funds provide capital, education, and financial discipline to clever young geeks. The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides R&D grants.
Your Investments: Remaining optimistic in the face of Iranian missiles and golden calves
From the impact of AI on sectors of the economy to surging crude oil prices and fear of a protracted war, investors are on edge over a potential downturn in financial markets.
Bank Hapoalim posts NIS 9.8b. 2025 profit, sets dividend and buyback
Bank says credit expanded 13.4% in 2025 as asset quality improved and the board approved a NIS 1.239b. fourth-quarter distribution.
Israeli tech hiring continues during wartime, GotFriends survey finds
Survey of 500+ employers shows most firms keep recruiting, with many shifting to tighter, faster, and more remote-friendly processes.
TASE more attractive than Wall Street after 127% surge, says Peilim’s Sarit Steiner
Since the outbreak of the was in October 2023, the Tel Aviv 125 index has risen 127%, double the S&P 500 index.
Your Investments: Personal and financial intensity
In synagogue a few days ago, while waiting for the evening prayer to start, we got into a discussion about Mishloah Manot (giving food to friends and family).
Your Taxes: Doing business in Israel in 2026
Israel’s tax treaties and the OECD Multilateral Instrument refine these criteria for foreign companies.
Tech Talk: Deel puts $15m. behind YC-style global start-up competition, launching in Tel Aviv
Deel has structured the competition into seven in-person regional finals across major tech hubs, with Tel Aviv hosting the first event on March 23, 2026.
Your Investments: I’ll take both the blue and the purple dresses
If you can honestly differentiate between needs and wants, you’ll be in a much stronger financial situation and ultimately be able to indulge every now and then in a luxury item.
Your Taxes: Mortgage blues and what to do about them
The war has drained the economy and people of spending power. How can demand from the public for homes be increased? What ought to be done?
