Economics

CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll

Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.

 US economy
Beginning of his Knesset service: Illouz and MK Ze’ev Elkin attend a Jerusalem lobby meeting at the Knesset, May 2023.

Likud's Dan Illouz talks defying Netanyahu, haredi draft, and post-war Israel - interview

U.S. Stock Market.

Markets react to DOJ Probe Into Fed Chair Powell

The US healthcare paradox.

The US healthcare paradox: Why cheaper can lose, and how Israeli firms can win


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

Despite economic turmoil, Israel's interests set to remain at 4.75%

Recent signs of decreased inflation indicate an unchanged interest rate, as consumers begin saving and global pressures subside.

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

Crucial that US, China have good economic ties - American official

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said US-China economic relations matter not just to the two countries, but also to the rest of the world.

 U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo arrives for a meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao, at the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.

Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.

Bank Hapoalim

BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects

The projects address issues in a diverse range of sectors that hold strategic importance to both nations.

 Hi-tech computer equipment.