Economy
How regional developments are affecting israel’s economy
Assess how 2026 regional dynamics affect Israel's markets, with tech resilience and strategic adaptations shaping economic prospects.
Turkey's Erdogan proposes South Korean partnership in nuclear power, AI, defense
Fitch warns: Political deadlock threatens Israel's credit rating
Everyone expected a political shift, but the market got a surprise
Iran’s energy and environmental crises: The promise of a free Iran - opinion
Making Iran’s skies breathable, its energy reliable, and its industries competitive would be powerful measures of a free Iran’s renewal.
France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response
The unrest has handed a political boost to far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads the polls ahead of April's presidential election, while potential centrist successors to Macron remain divided.
Israel lost the elections: An open letter to President Isaac Herzog - opinion
Israel does not need you to make everyone agree. It needs you to help ensure that Israelis can continue to live, compete, and govern together even when they do not.
Bigger fines are only part of Australia’s new consumer-protection push
Australia is strengthening consumer protections with higher fines, direct enforcement and proposed changes to how telecom companies sell and cancel services.
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he predicted the Iranian economy would contract an additional 25% by next March and recommended that Iranian civilians begin stocking up on gasoline.
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.
The economic impact of Israel’s expanding technology industry
Analyze Israel's booming tech sector in 2026, driving economic growth, job creation, and global innovation, with rising investment trends.
Investors see economic upside for Israel if opposition beats Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks in 2023, the Tel Aviv stock market has soared 130%, far outpacing Wall Street's 80% gain, while the shekel has climbed 25%, one of the world's strongest performances.
Why does Moody’s rate France above Israel? The economic gap deserves scrutiny – opinion
Credit ratings carry practical consequences for governments, businesses, and taxpayers. A four-notch difference deserves an explanation grounded in evidence that investors and the public can examine.
Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn
109 economists, Nobel laureates, and prominent business leaders warned that Netanyahu’s approach to potential int'l sanctions could devastate investment, high-tech, and Israelis’ living standards.