From Haredi cities to the Sharon: Where was the sharpest spike in job seekers recorded?
A 24.4% surge in Haredi job seekers and summer teacher layoffs drove up July unemployment, alongside ongoing growth in higher socioeconomic clusters.
Banking & Finance
Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process
Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion
Financial literacy in an uncertain economy: Skills households need to navigate change
NIS 25.4 billion deposited in Savings for Every Child - but parental involvement is lacking
A NII report reveals: 84% of active savings are currently managed in provident funds. However, only about 63% of parents choose to double the monthly savings from the child allowance.
How governments are becoming major market players
Strategic intervention and rising tariffs force global businesses to rethink their playbooks in a rapidly changing economy.
The analyst predicting Bitcoin will surge to $1 million
While the AI train burns billions and shows future data center lease commitments exceeding $1 trillion, some experts are convinced the ultimate winner will actually be the digital currency.
High-tech workers, doctors leaving: Emigration wave hits Israel’s top income decile
Emigration rate among wealthy population nearly doubled compared to previous years, Tax Authority estimates potential tax loss at roughly NIS 700M.
War profits: El Al doubles profit and Bezeq jumps 38%
Despite war and a weak dollar, El Al doubled profit to $132m with a $1.4b order backlog. Bezeq profit jumped 38% and will distribute NIS 515m.
Your Taxes: How Israel taxes SAFE investments in hi-tech startups
Israel’s tax rules can keep SAFE investment discounts untaxed, but startups and investors must meet strict conditions on equity, discounts, transfers and share sales.
Your Investments: Giving should be part of your financial plan, not an afterthought
Many people want to give more but never budget for it. Treating tzedakah as a fixed expense can turn good intentions into lasting generosity and better financial habits.
July spending record: Daily average reached NIS 1.771 Billion
Shva data for July points to a 5.8% surge in charge card spending compared to last year, reaching NIS 54.857 billion. Meanwhile, cash withdrawals from ATMs climbed to a record NIS 6.057 billion.
Strong tech earnings lift major US indices
Strong AI-driven earnings from Amazon and Microsoft boost investor confidence, pushing major US stock indices closer to record highs.
Palo Alto Networks starts trading on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's top indices with NIS 800m. move
The cybersecurity giant's addition to the TA-35 and TA-125 is expected to generate NIS 800 million in ETF demand and deepen its Israeli presence here.
