Economy of israel

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

Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.
Israel Navy missile ship patrols near gas field‏

Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’

People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio


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Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad

The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."

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The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%

Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges

  Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron /

Gas prices throughout Israel set to rise Thursday night

The increase will not be mitigated by the usual subsidy on gas, which has been suspended in light of wartime budget cuts.

 Illustration image of a man fueling his car at a gas station, in Jerusalem, on June 28, 2022.

Bank of Israel keeps rates steady due to Gaza war uncertainty

"It has been four difficult months for Israel," Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told a press conference. "Beyond security issues, the war brings with it marked economic

Bank of Israel Governor, Prof. Amir Yaron. Full trust in the financial and monetary systems.

Wartime update: Compensation for property owners, reservists

Compensation and other measures are gradually being extended as the war continues. Here is a partial wartime update.

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The Moody’s credit downgrade: Economic policy change cannot wait - opinion

Our policymakers would be well advised to study the risk analysis and assessment in Moody’s report closely and to take all possible steps to mitigate the risks.

 THE REASONS behind Moody’s decision get at the war’s ramifications on Israel’s security and the geopolitical risks that it faces, says the writer.

War with Hamas dents Israel economy but strong rebound seen afterwards

Consumer confidence stands at levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, while the annual inflation rate has eased back down to 3%.

 Avi Simhon, chairman National Economic Council attends the conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 8, 2019.

Netanyahu adviser says markets ignore Moody's Israel cut, investors see beyond Gaza war

The shekel ILS = currency now stands at 3.66 per dollar versus 3.68 before the ratings action, in which Moody's kept its outlook at negative to imply a further cut.

 Avi Simhon, chairman National Economic Council attends the conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 8, 2019.

The road to recovery following Moody’s hits on Israel’s credit rating - opinion

Indirect impacts could arise through decisions of the government and the Knesset on economic policy issues

 The logo of credit rating agency Moody's Investor Services is seen outside the office in Paris