Economy of israel
The index that reveals the truth about life in Israel
The Best Countries index reveals a dramatic gap in the national brand: Alongside 11th place in global power, Israel stands 83rd in openness to business and at a low point in quality of life.
A turnover of NIS 7 billion has entered Strauss into the list of centralized companies
The hidden economic danger in the Basic Law on Torah Study
New study links organized crime and weak governance to rising cost of living in Israel
Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion
It is very easy to blame AI for everything currently happening in the market, but the layoffs we are seeing are not driven solely by new tech
Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?
At the Annual Conference, Minister of Economy Nir Barkat will share his vision for Israel’s economic future
Israel’s resilience is the country’s strongest message to the world - opinion
From security to innovation, Israel’s resilience has become a model for confronting modern global threats.
The banking system
Banks are essential to the modern economy and in Israel, they are a key part of the country's remarkable development.
AI is already reshaping Israel's workforce, and policy must catch up - opinion
Israel must begin preparing its labor market and education system for AI technology changes already here
Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion
The world no longer behaves as we once knew. Europe is now under quiet but noticeable pressure and the Middle East is stable but can face sudden disruptions
Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’
Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.
How much is the war costing?
The government estimates that defense forces have so far spent about NIS 20 billion in fifteen days. The assessment is that the cost of the entire war could reach NIS 50 billion
Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio
The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs
Finance Ministry warns of NIS 9.5b. weekly loss, urges Home Front Command to ease restrictions
The Finance Ministry warned that the economic shutdown is costing Israel NIS 9.5 billion per week, urging a shift to an alert status and allowing businesses with protected spaces to reopen.
