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Israel spends more of its GDP on education than the OECD average, but less per student
Government spending per student in Israel is about 61% lower than the OECD average. Nearly half of the Israeli population is under age 24, and demographic growth erodes the budget per student.
The default cost-efficiency failure that costs the Israeli economy billions annually
Elon Musk is a trillionaire again: Wealth jumped $65b. in a single day
Up to NIS 2 million: New compensation track launched for protection racket victims
Without visiting a branch: Deferred checks can be deposited via app
The Bank of Israel is launching a new service expected to save time and costs: depositing post-dated checks directly from mobile phones.
NIS 450 Million per month: The black-money pipeline under banks’ noses
Undocumented workers transfer millions abroad as state loses tax revenue. Sector officials accuse banks of profiting off the illegal practice.
America’s black hole: The debt threatening to swallow the global economy
US public debt crossed $40 trillion, raising bond yields and interest costs. The financial fallout threatens the global economy, including Israel.
PayPal layoffs hit Israel as payment giant restructures global operations
The cut will hit the Tel Aviv development center, which develops artificial intelligence systems to analyze transactions in real time, detect fraud, and prevent money laundering.
Your Investments: No need to go looking for financial independence
Stop looking for the answer somewhere far away. It may be much closer than we think.
Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review
The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.
Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens
Digital asset firms adopt a familiar traditional stock market tactic to combat the sector's prolonged slowdown, but despite massive investment, it is unclear if the market cares.
The surprising numbers behind Israelis' summer vacation habits
The Summer 2026 MAX Index reveals: A quarter of Israelis book flights last-minute, families are returning abroad, and young adults prefer Asia.
Bitcoin roars back above $71,000 as crypto markets rally
Policy shifts, surging altcoins, and record ETF inflows: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $71,000.
Level up: Exploring the world of online gaming
Understanding game types, costs, security, and finding the right fit for you.
