Israeli economy

Israel job vacancies hit highest rate since December of 2022, CBS says

The total number of job vacancies in Israel rose to 152,134 in December, compared with 150,953 in November

People looking for work as unemployment rises
Speakers Mohammad Kabajah (AWS), Miriam Haart (ActionAI), and Gideon Rosenberg (NVIDIA), alongside moderator Anna Ahronheim.

Jerusalem’s Young Professionals event brings together experts to discuss tech careers in AI age

A Tus Airways Airbus A320-200 is seen landing at Ben-Gurion Airport, in Israel, July 12, 2021

New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion


S&P affirms Israel’s AA-rating despite economic hit

"Israel is in a good position compared to other countries who are struggling [financially] with the coronavirus crisis."

The S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City

Prices stay high as unemployment soars, fueling economic crisis - analysis

Israelis pay as if they live in a wealthy country, and receive average or below average goods and services.

People walk at the Mamilla Mall near Jerusalem's Old City on May 3, 2020.

Israel’s tale of two economies

The pandemic has highlighted economic, as well as demographic, differences in Israel

THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS may further exacerbate social disparity, as the hi-tech sector seems to be less affected and better able to cope with it.

Israel slips to 26th spot in global economic competitiveness ranking

The Israeli economy impressed globally for its scientific infrastructure but scored particularly poorly in a comparison of prices and basic infrastructure.

A general view shows part of Tel Aviv amid an ease of restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Israel May 7, 2020.

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