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'


Dollar trading at record high since the beginning of 2022

The Euro weakened by about 1% against the shekel, as did the British pound, amid concerns about the weakness of the European market due to the war in Ukraine.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Want a successful business? It’s all about networking - interview

Networking expert Gil Petersil supplies valuable advice on changing economies, the future of crypto and how to succeed in a more difficult market.

 Gil Petersil

Israel Elections: Politicians identify cost of living as key issue

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Heading toward November, the most pressing issue for many Israelis is the high cost of living – and politicians are paying attention.

 SHOPPERS AT A Rami Levy supermarket in Modi’in last week. Will prices be a priority for voters in November?

Israel’s economy holding up despite 'perfect storm' of bad news

The war in Ukraine, global inflation, and world stock markets plummeting, together with domestic hurdles, are now testing Israel.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

The deficit is fine, but what about inflation? - analysis

One of the primary battles being fought in Israel’s economic arena is the war on the increasing cost of living.

Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman checks food prices at a Jerusalem supermarket.

Will Israel's government be brought down by bread? - opinion

Many point to the hametz crisis as the catalyst which brought this coalition government to its knees. Yet, I argue this should be looked at through a wider lens.

 PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett speaks with MK Idit Silman in the Knesset in January.

Israel, UAE finalize historic free-trade agreement

This is the first such financial treaty between the Jewish state and an Arab one in the Middle East.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and Emirati foreign trade minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi sign a free-trade agreement between Israel and the UAE

Is the government’s cost of living plan any good? - analysis

Prime Minister Bennett held a joint press conference to explain his plan to reduce the cost of living in Israel, with experts weighing in on the potential of the plan to address rising prices.

  Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in the Knesset plenum, February 7, 2022.

Israeli-owned IL MAKIAGE beauty company valued at $1.5b after fundraising round

IL MAKIAGE is a consumer-tech company which builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty industry.

 Woman puts on makeup

Israel’s blossoming financial sector

“The coronavirus really had a positive effect in our sector,” said Langermann, co-founder and co-CEO of Mor Langermann, one of the leading investment banking firms in Israel.

High rise construction in Tel Aviv.