Economy of israel

'Business as usual is not an option' in Israel's AI shift - opinion

Israel must begin preparing its labor market and education system for AI technology changes already here

|ByGILAD BE’ERY
‘We now have a clearer view of what is already happening in Israel’s labor market, and we should shift the debate toward how to prepare and equip the labor market for the changes that are unfolding.’
Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.

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

|ByEZRA GARDNER
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’

Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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.

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

|ByASAF ZAGRIZAK/GLOBES/TNS

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

FEBRUARY 14, 2024ByMICHAEL SAREL
The logo of credit rating agency Moody's Investor Services is seen outside the office in Paris

Israel's credit rating drops: How will it hit our wallets? - opinion

What is a credit rating, how is it determined, and how will Moody's dramatic decision impact Israelis?

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByEYAL HAIM
Protesters gather in the Habima Square yesterday.

Netanyahu, Liberman stand on opposite ends of credit rating drop debate

While Netanyahu claims economy is strong despite credit rating change, MK blames political turmoil for nation's threatened credit rating.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Avigdor Liberman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on September 13, 2023.

Moody's downgrades Israel credit rating to 'A2'

Israel's war with Hamas is not the only issue noted by the ratings agency, citing the looming threat at Israel's northern border.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Moody's corporate HQ

Gaza war means longer hours, more accidents for bus drivers

The Knesset Economic Committee approved an extension of working hours for bus and truck drivers to up to 14 hours a day during the war, putting additional strain on them.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A bus driver sits in a bus as Palestinian youths are reflected in the windshield during a visit by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Issawiya January 4, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad (JERUSALEM - Tags: POLITICS)

Squeezing Israel's human capital during a difficult time - opinion

What could the outcome of the state budget for 2024 be?

FEBRUARY 6, 2024ByELI COHEN
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin attend a debate and voting on the state budget bill, in the Knesset plenum, in December.

How could a credit rating downgrade impact Israeli wallets, markets?

Decisions made by rating agencies will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on financial landscape, government's fiscal policies, and overall well-being of Israeli citizens.

JANUARY 29, 2024ByEYAL HAIM
Rocket fall in Netivot, this month. The rating is used by investors to determine the level of risk in that country

Israeli reservist forced to sell business as reserve duty stretches over 100 days

Store owner Gal Anav announced the liquidation of his business in a facebook post amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

JANUARY 17, 2024ByZACHY HENNESSEY
New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties

Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.

JANUARY 16, 2024ByZACHY HENNESSEY
New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Strauss Group to hike prices, lay off 150 workers

The company says that the decision to raise prices follows large rises in prices of raw materials in the past year.

JANUARY 16, 2024BySHIRA SAPIR/GLOBES/TNS
BAMBA COMING off the production line at a Strauss plant in Sderot.