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.
Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion
Ending US military aid as a national opportunity
Iran is now an Indo-Pacific test case and Israel should pay attention- opinion
Why Israel’s stock market is ignoring economic forecasts
“We’re seeing the market repeating the way it has been in the past in previous security events," Kahanovitz said with optimism.
Avoid IRA tax nightmares: Tips for retirees and new olim
Slow down and be deliberate before making big financial decisions, and make sure you understand all the facts and ramifications of your decision before pulling the trigger.
Your Investments: End of year strategy for large market gains
The end of the year is always a good time to review finances, compare your current situation to your stated goals and needs.
Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with '100% tariffs' if they replace US dollar
In his campaign, Trump promised he would make it costly for countries to move away from the US dollar, and has threatened to use tariffs to ensure they complied.
IAI net income spikes by 74% to $416m.
Israel Aerospace Industries reports record-breaking performance with $416 million in net income and a $25 billion order backlog in 2024's first nine months.
From bluster to railways: Iran tones down talk of attacking Israel - analysis
The regime has appeared to shift gears, at least in rhetoric, since the US election on November 5.
Trump must strengthen innovation ties between Israel and the US - opinion
So how does a Middle Eastern economy of 10 million people in Israel affect a rich economy of 340 million people in the United States?
Gallant’s firing adds to Israel’s economic woes – analysis
As Israel’s debt grows, Gallant’s firing sends a troubling message to investors amid credit downgrades.
Are the US presidential election results a turning point for Israeli hi-tech? - opinion
After a two-year drought in IPOs, many Israeli startups are now on standby, poised for the anticipated reopening of the IPO window next year.
Finance Ministry officials to 'Post': Moody's rating drop was premature, a step too far
The downgrade dropped Israel by two notches, from A2 to Baa1—the country's lowest score ever—and maintained a negative outlook for its rating.
