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'


Comptroller's report on cost of living unveils critical issues in Israel's economy

As the government formulates the 2024 budget, it must evaluate the war's impact on living costs and address the deficiencies highlighted in the report.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Survival or layoffs: What's at stake for Israel's businesses in 2024

Israeli businesses navigated through a challenging year marked by a slowdown in the tech sector, political unrest, and an unexpected war with Hamas.

 An illustrative image indicating financial trouble for the Israeli economy.

Cust2Mate’s new deal to bring 20,000 Israeli smart carts to Southeast Asia by 2025

These carts offer features such as decision-making support, access to shopping lists and messages, diverse payment methods, and a large screen.

  A Cust2Mate smart cart

Resilience is the only way to win, and thrive - opinion

Israel, including the Israeli economy, is resilient. This is especially true for the country’s advanced technology sector, which mainly serves markets abroad and keeps on going no matter what.

 Flags, candles, flowers in memory of the more than 1500 slaughtered when hamas infiltrated Israel on Oct 7, and 239 Israelis taken hostage by Hamas terrorists into Gaza,  on Dizengoff Square. October 29, 2023.

PMO agrees to redirect Avi Maoz's NIS 285 m. to evacuees

The funds will now be used as aid for evacuees from southern towns near Gaza and from towns and cities up north.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023.

Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016

The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Israel sorely needs reliable information on judicial reform effects - analysis

Eight months into Israel’s toxic debate over the judicial overhaul plan, it is emerging that in some cases honest information is being kept from the public and the decision-makers.

Anti-judicial reform demonstrators protest against the judicial reform in Haifa, on July 20, 2023.

Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.

Bank Hapoalim

Israelis charge more than NIS 41 billion in July 2023, reduce cash spend

Online transactions have grown in popularity among Israeli society.

 Illustrative image of a person paying with a credit card.

BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects

The projects address issues in a diverse range of sectors that hold strategic importance to both nations.

 Hi-tech computer equipment.