finance

What does Fitch credit rating mean for Israel?

The rating, published earlier this month, removed a negative watch on Israel's score - an indicator that Fitch no longer plans to drop its rating in the near term.

15/04/2024

Israel-Hamas war doubles Israel's debt raising in 2023

The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October led to a doubling of Israel's borrowing in the past year, with the state raising 160 billion shekels in debt.

By REUTERS
15/04/2024

Mergers and acquisitions: The impact of corporate culture

All-in-all, companies that have successfully integrated a cultural component into their merger strategy are more successful in the long term.

Resilient resurgence: Israelis navigate war with financial support from Ogen’s Fund

In the face of adversity, Ogen’s $100 million fund provides essential aid to families, businesses, and nonprofits.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
10/04/2024

Bank Leumi to lead financing of Jerusalem light rail blue line

The Blue Line project in Jerusalem includes the construction of tracks for three light rail lines 31 kilometers long from the Gilo and Talpiot neighborhoods in the city’s south to Ramot in the north.

Israeli companies move business offshore as war increases instability - Aman Group

Pasternak explained that companies whose clients are abroad may have sympathy for the situation in Israel, but there is a limit to how much this will impact their business decisions.

07/04/2024
Miriam Adelson at the inauguration of the US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018

Record-breaking number of Israelis featured on Forbes' 2024 billionaire's list

The unprecedented rise in the number of Israelis featured on Forbes' list is mainly attributed to the continued growth of Israel's hi-tech industry.

'Due to my economics degree at Tel Aviv University, I improved my thinking and analytical skills'

WATCH: Tehila Yanai, TAU alumna, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of Jpost.com

  The MPE judges

Tech Talk: Israeli startups shine at MPE fintech conference

Fintech, a portmanteau of financial technology, denotes companies leveraging novel technologies to challenge traditional financial methods in delivering services.

Fitch Ratings

Fitch leaves Israel's rating at A+, drops outlook to negative

Fitch projected a central government budget deficit of 3.9% for Israel in 2025.

02/04/2024
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