Economy

Is Egypt truly a friend of Israel? - opinion

Israel’s challenge is to continue managing this vital economic partnership without ignoring the clear signs that, in the military and political arenas, Egypt maintains a posture of suspicion.

 A truck crosses from Gaza to Egypt, at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt
A WOMAN walks with her shopping cart outside a supermarket in Lod. Israeli consumers pay prices that are tens of percent higher than those common in Western countries, says the writer.

The high cost of living is not unavoidable: How to make life in Israel less expensive - opinion

Hamas terrorists carrying clubs and firearms secure humanitarian aid trucks in the northern Gaza area of Jabaliya on June 25, 2025.

How much will Gaza occupation cost Israel? Expert weighs in

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs at the White House last week. Because Trump is so hard to characterize neatly, we should think twice before jumping to conclusions as to where his tariff policies are headed, says the writer.

Trump's higher tariff rates hit goods from major US trading partners, incl. Israel


The smart money is on Israel: Why investing in the Jewish state is a good move - opinion

Fortune will favor those willing to look beyond conflict and uncertainty to seize opportunities in the Start-Up Nation.

THE STOCK MARKET in Israel – as measured by the Tel Aviv 35 – has surged almost 50% since Hamas terrorists attacked the nation on October 7, 2023, say the writers.

No cash to spare: Reconstructing Iran after Israel war could cost $500 b., Mideast expert says

Even before the conflict, Tehran estimated it needed more than $500 billion in foreign investment just to modernize outdated roads, grids, and ports, but now, resources would go to rebuilding.

People ride on a motorcycle as a view shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison that took place on June 23, after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 29, 2025.

AI-powered content creation gives small businesses in the Middle East a voice

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Trump fires Statistics Commissioner amid 'fake jobs numbers' accusation

US President Donald Trump fired the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, after accusing her of faking the jobs numbers.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump at the White House this week: On Sunday, he declared that his first six months back in office have been ‘the most successful’ such period for any president in history, the writer notes.

Finance Ministry downplays US 15% tariff on Israeli goods, say there is ongoing dialogue for deal

The rate set for Israel is down from the initial 17% rate issued by the US president in the executive order signed in April, which imposed tariffs on a host of nations.

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 31, 2025

The pension name reform: Much more is needed - opinion

Name and branding changes are an important start, but they do not fully address the public’s most basic need: understanding.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

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)

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

Israel, one of the world’s most technologically advanced economies, risks falling behind if it continues to ignore the option of civilian nuclear technology.

An illustrative image of a robot hand an atomic energy.

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

“When rockets are flying and the world questions Israel’s stability, we keep doing what we do best: connecting Israel to the world,” chairman Avi Balashnikov said.

Israel Export Institute chairman Avi Balashnikov.

It’s time for Israel to regulate stablecoins - opinion

Stablecoins have evolved from an experimental idea into a foundational tool for supporting economic resilience and growth, and Israel should grab this opportunity.

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.

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.