Brain drain: Israel abandons Israelis abroad
A Knesset report reveals a plunge in US returnees, harsh health penalties, and ministry opposition to equal benefits, pushing top talent away.
Business & Innovation
Anthropic nears $6 billion deal for Israeli AI startup Decart, creating new billionaires
Tech Talk: TAU launches one of world’s first Deep-Tech MBAs as science reshapes Israel's startups
Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market
How to get your PSL rating from a photo (2026 Step-by-Step)
By Alex Rivera - how-to and AI-apps writer. Alex breaks down trending apps into steps anyone can follow. This guide reflects tools tested in July 2026.
The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?
FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year.
Financial literacy in an uncertain economy: Skills households need to navigate change
As economic uncertainty grows, financial literacy can help households manage budgets, prepare for unexpected costs, and make more informed decisions about their financial future.
Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for $6 billion
Foreign report: AI giant Anthropic is examining its largest acquisition to date, Decart, which raised funds in May at a valuation of around $4 billion.
Israeli venture firm Team8 raises $365m. to invest in AI-native start-ups
The latest fundraising brings Team8’s total assets under management to nearly $2b. across eight funds launched since the firm was founded in 2014.
Why did the US intervene to support Japan's struggling yen? - analysis
The intervention helped the currency gain around 5%, lifting it from nearly 164 yen per dollar to about 155.
Middle East natural resources reveal a hidden map of abundance and scarcity
The smaller resource base has pushed both countries to lean harder into non-oil sectors such as finance, logistics, and tourism.
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.
Israel's one-center economy is a national security risk – opinion
Israel should build Haifa and Beersheba into additional centers of economic power before overconcentration in Greater Tel Aviv becomes a national failure.
Cottage and white cheese shortage nears end as Tnuva, supermarkets restock
After two months of shortages caused by a technical glitch at Tnuva's dairy and a surge in demand, regular supplies have returned to retail chains and inventories have been rebuilt.
