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Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion

While the academic system has succeeded in producing a new, educated generation of young Arabs, the labor market itself remains largely closed to them.

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.
Israeli shekel

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

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

West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions

Israeli shekel

Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate


The ‘Digital Shekel Challenge’ advancing Israel’s economic future

Recently, the Bank of Israel commenced its “Digital Shekel Challenge,” an initiative for fintech to spearhead the creation of Israel’s digital ledger

An illustration of Israeli cryptocurrency

Israeli leaders kick off 2025 budget talks as war costs push up 2024 deficit

Netanyahu and economic officials discuss Israel's 2025 budget amid fiscal challenges from ongoing conflict, aiming for parliamentary approval by year-end amidst rising deficit concerns.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pauses during a press conference amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2024.

Bank of Israel waiting for digital Euro ahead of digital Shekel launch

The Bank of Israel plans to improve its payment system with a digital shekel, but it is waiting for other advanced economies to launch digital currencies.

An illustration of Israeli cryptocurrency

People buy apartments without realizing: Have we become Las Vegas or a madhouse?

The Israeli economy is collapsing, with many buying apartments using contractor loans, revealed by Bank of Israel data. Ofer Petersburg expresses concern in this special column.

 Las Vegas

Bank of Israel drops GDP growth forecast amid prolonged war prediction

GDP impairment is affected by both army reserves mobilization and restrictions on Palestinian laborers, creating supply issues.

 Israeli police work at the area where a rocket landed in Kiryat Shmona, February 13, 2024

Northern escalation to impact Israel's economy - Bank of America

Much of the report's analysis of the situation in Israel focused on comparing the outlook for Israel's economy if the situation in Israel's north escalates to if it does not.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

A solution to shielding northern Israel: Financial imperatives and mortgages - opinion

Since the war began, public demand for building fortifications has surged. However, for private homes and apartments without safe rooms, the initial high demand for fortifications has now plateaued.

 Residents of northern Israel seen at a tent city asking the government to return them to their homes, at Amiad Junction

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron to speak at Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

"The Israeli economy has the necessary foundations to come back and prosper after the war," said Amir Yaron.

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron at the Maariv/Walla Economic Forum in March 2024

Bank Leumi concludes first quarter of 2024 with net income of approximately NIS 2.8 billion

Leumi continues to focus on growing its corporate, commercial, and mortgage credit portfolios.

 Hagit Argov, senior vice-president, and head of the Finance Division of Bank Leumi.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate at 4.5%, amid background of war

It reiterated that the interest rate path will be determined by future inflation, and continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy.

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