Economics

Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report

In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.

Russian service members attend a ceremony organized by the People's Front political movement to hand over new motocross bikes, quad bikes and unmanned aerial vehicles to Russia's army for use in the ongoing military conflict against Ukraine, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, October 3, 2025.
Jerusalem is in the midst of an unprecedented development boom.

Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Ending US military aid as a national opportunity

A supporter of the Iranian people bears the colors of their flag on her face at a rally for the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Madrid, Spain, last week.

Iran is now an Indo-Pacific test case and Israel should pay attention- opinion


Economic, Finance Ministries settle dispute on budget, Barkat to support bill

The economy minister didn't attend the first reading of the bill in Knesset so that he wouldn't have to vote against it because he said the original version was massively damaging to Israel's economy.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich and Economy Minister Nir Barkat attend a meeting in September.

Energean PLC enters Morocco, giving hope amid Israel-Morocco tension

While the North African nation has been critical of Israel in recent months, this move could be seen as a way of continuing business relations via British proxy.

 Energean rig at Karish Field

Wealth gap is getting wider among millennials

A study of over 12,000 Americans that compared Baby Boomers and Millennials, raises concerns about Millennials’ diverging financial gains.

 Millennials sitting together.

NATO in Ukraine equals Russia's Iran nuke threat to Israel

 NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visits in Kyiv

Israel has no budgetary limit for IDF, displaced residents' needs - Smotrich

A comprehensive analysis will be carried out to determine non-essential budgets that can be diverted to the cause.

MK BEZALEL SMOTRICH speaks during a Knesset plenary session on August 24.

Attack on Israel could boost appeal of gold and safe haven assets

Rising geopolitical risk could see buying in assets like gold and the dollar and potentially boost demand for US Treasuries.

Investing in Gold

Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016

The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Ben Shapiro meets with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Shapiro visited Israel last October alongside right-wing commentator Jordan Peterson, and he also made The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 most influential Jews.

 Ben Shapiro

Giving Israel Sundays off: The pros and cons of a new workweek

There are serious pros and cons to consider when making the move to a Monday-Friday workweek. Here's a look at some of them.

 WHILE THE Israeli commitment to work may seem admirable, it comes at the risk of burnout.

Since Tunisia’s Saied seized control, the country’s economic situation continues to deteriorate

IMF loans stall as Saied rebuffs its demands for reform; meanwhile, Europe offers aid to buy influence.

 Tunisian President Kais Saied