Economy

Employers on the front line: The labor market put to the test - opinion

Economic resilience in Israel’s business sector depends also on the ability of employers to act strategically and inclusively, connecting to the diverse communities around them.

 A man works in his office (illustrative)
An illustrative image of a robot hand an atomic energy.

Israel needs to explore and embrace AI and nuclear energy - opinion

Israel Export Institute chairman Avi Balashnikov.

Exports defy rockets: Israel keeps $150 b. trade flowing through war

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds the signed GENIUS Act at the White House last week. It creates the first formal legal framework for institutional use of stablecoins, the writer notes.

It’s time for Israel to regulate stablecoins - opinion


Zio-tourism: Pro-Israel tourists, arise and embrace the Jewish state - opinion

The country needs Israel-oriented tourism, with tourists supporting the Jewish state.

 AMERICAN JEWS should remember: Two flashy family trips to Disney World or the Caribbean cost the same as a pilgrimage of a lifetime to Israel, states the writer.

Copper’s Surge Could Signal a Gold Bull Run

With copper rallying past a multi-decade trendline, Crescat’s Tavi Costa flags a potential gold bull ahead, miners and investors take note.

 Copper’s Surge Could Signal a Gold Bull Run

S&P 500 Hits New High as Gold, Silver Rally Amid Don Durrett’s Bearish July Outlook

S&P 500 hits record 6,227 as gold and silver rally. But macro strategist Don Durrett warns of a July "shock" and a possible 45% retrace over nine months.

 S&P 500 Hits New High as Gold, Silver Rally Amid Don Durrett’s Bearish July Outlook

Israelis hope for potential economic 'peace dividend' after war with Iran

Israel's recent war with Iran dented the economy. Investors and Israelis are hopeful that a ceasefire could bring an economic "peace dividend" with neighboring countries.

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

The price of conflict: Israel's economy has barely survived over a year of war, experts say

The general consensus of the conference was that Israel is only able to survive and thrive thanks to its national resilience and spirit of mutual responsibility.

 Former Bank of Israel governor Karnit Flug.

World Bank approves $250 million for Lebanon to launch a broader $1 billion recovery

In March, the World Bank estimated Lebanon would need a total $11 billion for reconstruction.

 People stand on the rubble after an Israeli strike on a building that according to security sources killed Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammad Afif in Ras Al- Nabaa, in Beirut, Lebanon November 17, 2024.

Israel’s strategic wins against Iran could bring economic boost, says former INSS head

The question now is, "Will the government be wise enough to translate the achievement against Iran into the end of the war in Gaza as soon as possible and to bring back all the hostages?"

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

IDF Home Front Command lifts some defense restrictions in central Israel

Under the restrictions, schools and kindergartens remained closed across the country. However, most workplaces were allowed to operate normally.

  IDF Home Front Command Search and Rescue teams conducting rescue operations at missile impact sites in central Israel, June 15, 2025.

Israel-Iran escalation raises regional security, geopolitical risk - Fitch, S&P

Credit rating companies have warned that ratings could be affected by the current escalation between Israel and Iran.

 THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

How Web3 Could Reshape The Foundations Of The Global Economy


Breaking Israel’s oligopoly: How consumer welfare can save the economy - opinion

It is long past time to place the Israeli citizen – the worker, the parent, the student, the small business owner – at the center of the economy.

 A SHOPPER examines dairy products at the Shufersal Deal Katzrin branch on the Golan Heights in 2023.