Israeli economy

“The human capital of Israel’s economy is what continues to drive its growth”

The Chairman of the Board of Bank Leumi opened the Israel Economic Conference 2026 addressing prospects for regional cooperation following the end of the war “A gateway to far-reaching opportunities"

Chairman of the Board of Bank Leumi, Uri Alon
Jordan Fried, ZOOZ Power ceo

Bitcoin is volatile, but that doesn’t change where it’s headed

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Israeli companies grew more when listed in Tel Aviv than on NASDAQ, study reveals

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'


The Anglo playing a key role in jump-starting Israel’s economy

“We haven’t seen a contraction on a yearly basis in the Israeli economy for an awful long time, this is a very rare event.”

ANDREW ABIR

What are the key challenges facing Israel's new finance minister?

Faced with an economy expected to enter recession, soaring unemployment and no government budget, it is difficult to imagine a harder welcome for Israel Katz.

New Finance Minister Israel Katz

Israel is moving toward greater economic freedom - analysis

How does this tiny nation in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods manage to be so innovative and entrepreneurial?

An electronic board displaying market data is seen at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in Tel Aviv, Israel

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Israeli economy

Lockdowns mean skyrocketing unemployment and reduced GDP, leaving no household or business unscathed. Unemployment exceeded 20% for the first time this evening.

A man enters the main branch of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's biggest bank, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2016. Picture taken July 18, 2016

Bank of Israel aims to ease household, business cash constraints

"At this time, our role at the Bank of Israel is to help achieve the correct balance in the financial system," said Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron.

A woman uses an automated teller machine (ATM) outside a Bank Hapoalim branch in Tel Aviv, Israel May 30, 2013

Building a home for Israel's brightest minds

According to nonprofit ScienceAbroad, the Israeli economy loses approximately NIS 20 million for every academic who remains abroad.

A laboratory technician looks through a microscope during a demonstration showing the 3D printing of what Israeli scientists from Tel Aviv University say is the world’s first 3D-printed, vascularised engineered heart, at a laboratory in the university, Tel Aviv, Israel April 15, 2019

Israel’s economic growth has left most people behind - study

“The national budget needs to include engines of equality and not just engines of economic growth. The Israeli government needs to invest in regions of the country neglected by the business sector."

A man walks past a fruit and vegetable stall in a market in Jerusalem

Israeli exports soared by almost 70% over past decade

The hefty increase during the past 10 years was fueled by soaring exports of services, notably hi-tech.

Containers are seen in this general view of the port of the northern city of Haifa April 23, 2013.

Israeli hi-tech exits swell to $14.5 billion in first half of 2019

"In the first half of 2019, we witnessed a significant increase in the total volume of exits, particularly those with a value exceeding $100 million," said Adv. Shira Azran.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Mellanox Technologies is seen on one of its office buildings in the northern Israeli town of Yokneam October 9, 2013

China’s Shandong province sets sights on Israeli innovation

“I know that Israel is very strong in green technology, so we feel that it would be beneficial to introduce Israeli technology into this sector.”

From left: Shandong Guohui Investment Co investment manager Zeng Fan, Cukierman & Co. Investment House CEO Haggai Ravid, Shandong Guohui Investment Co vice-general manager Wang Dongkai, Cukierman & Co. Investment House chairman Edouard Cukierman and Yang Xinbo, vice-director of International Economi