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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.
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to align trading week with global bourses
The announcement comes as shares have recovered from the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel that pushed the broad Tel Aviv 125 index.
IDF, Defense Ministry deposit NIS 29 million worth of terror funds to Bank of Israel
The funds were acquired throughout the war by the Plunder Seizure Unit of the Technology and Logistics Branch.
Israel's deficit grows, BOI leaves interest rate unchanged as geopolitical uncertainty increases
The deficit in March was NIS 15 billion compared to NIS 2.7 billion measured last march, according to the Finance Ministry.
War hurt Israeli economy 'on many levels' - Bank of Israel report
2023 presented an obstacle for the Israeli economy, with the contentious judicial overhaul crisis and ongoing Israel-Hamas war sparking questions of resilience.
Startup Nation? Israel's construction industry struggles to innovate
Bank of Israel report highlights Israel's 54% lower investment in construction innovation compared to OECD average. Accessibility of cheap labor hinders innovation.
Discount Bank's 2023 profits rose 19.9% to NIS 4.2 billion
This profit represents a 15.7% return on equity. In Q4 2023, Discount Bank made NIS 919 million.
The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%
Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges
Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty
"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic
Major Israeli banks to pay millions in fines due to poor service
Bnak Leumi and Bank Hapoalim each have to pay NIS 1 million, Isracard must pay out NIS 250,000.
October 7: The Day After - Will the war change Israel forever?
Ono Academic College is launching “Conversation Corner,” a series about the issues that the State of Israel will be grappling with the day after the war. Register for the first episode on January 17.
