Economy of israel
Israel’s next government must give housing policy a longer life - opinion
The next coalition agreement should include a commitment to put a stable framework for planning, building permits, and property taxation into law, and to establish how that framework can be changed.
Fitch warns: Political deadlock threatens Israel's credit rating
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
Why does Moody’s rate France above Israel? The economic gap deserves scrutiny – opinion
An inverted world: Coffee crashes by 20%, so why did our price skyrocket?
The global coffee index is plunging, but an examination by the Institute for Retail Research reveals a crazy price-hike celebration in the food chains.
The price index dropped, When will we feel it in the supermarket receipt too?
The Consumer Price Index ostensibly shows a decrease, but an examination reveals: While flights abroad and vegetables became cheaper, fruits and cleaning supplies actually became more expensive.
Valued at $250 billion: Tel Aviv ranks fourth among world cities
According to a report by the international rating firm Start-up Genome, startup activity is concentrated in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and life sciences.
Top financial experts weigh opportunities in Israel at JPost conference
“In the most difficult years of the war, in 2024 and 2025, Israel had a positive GDP growth. The Israeli economy and industry and innovation are more attractive now than ever.”
Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025
The trend is driven mainly by the sector's dominance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) projects, which export these services overseas and are highly dependent on foreign-currency income.
Tech industry mutating before our eyes
High-tech 2026 looks completely different from what we knew just a few years ago. Fewer management layers, fewer large teams, and a great deal more automation.
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.
