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Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story
The State of Israel sits at the center of the geopolitical turbulence, yet precisely at this juncture many of its macro indicators look better than those of quite a few countries far removed from it.
Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
Israel approves NIS 360m five-year plan to transform Eilat into southern economic and tourism hub
Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?
Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.
The strength of the shekel
The Israeli shekel is expected to remain an attractive currency for investors around the world as Israel continues to advance, introduce solutions globally, foster innovation, expand, and succeed
Your Taxes: Good news for Israelis with foreign rental income
In 2024, the NII issued Circular No. 1314, stating that it had stopped collecting NII contributions on Israeli residential rental income. But the NII said nothing about foreign rental income.
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Tel Aviv stock market bucks global trends, betting on Israel’s future stability
As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.
Israelis let NIS 1.5 trillion slowly evaporate
The value of your money is slowly being eroded, perhaps without you even knowing
IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture
Meir states that the Israeli shekel was one of the world’s strongest currencies in 2025, and is expected to maintain its strength in 2026
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
According to the Research Division's estimate, GDP grew by 2.8% in 2025