Economy

Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge

From water technology to start-ups, the IDB chief sees a growing opportunity for Israeli investors in a region of 660 million

President of the Inter-American Development Bank Ilan Goldfajn, built a career defined by movement.
Israeli shekel

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

Qatar's Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari speaks during a session in the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 20, 2025.

Qatar warns 'full-fledged' Iran war impact about to hit global economy

SCREENSHOT FROM a video released by Iranian media showing an encounter between the IRGC Navy and a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, which they claim withdrew from the area after receiving a warning.

Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn


Netivot shows how Israel’s periphery can become its center - opinion

Netivot merges innovation and faith, turning Israel’s periphery into a thriving hub.

Carol Ann Schwartz, national president of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, at the inauguration.

Can Iran be defeated by airstrikes alone? - opinion

Two weeks of airstrikes haven’t toppled Iran: history suggests ground forces are crucial to toppling the regime.

A F-35 fighter jet moves past Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet parked on tarmac during the "Aero India 2025" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India.

For the victims of the war: The Jewish Agency launches an emergency assistance fund

The Jewish Agency launches the Lions Roar Fund with support from the Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod and Haruach Hayisraelit to aid victims of Iran missile attacks.

A pile of sacred books inside the ruins of a home hit by a missile launched from Iran.

Iran war gamble risks regional chaos, global economic shock - opinion

A military gamble without a day-after plan risks regional war, nuclear chaos, and shocks to the global economy.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Anne Hathaway uses it – so we had to try

Anne Hathaway’s Shiseido serum arrives in Israel, with new launches: Safflower & castor haircare, Round Lab Korean skincare, Dr. Fischer curl cream, and oily skin cleansing foam.

Retinol serum for deep wrinkles and age spots, designed for women over 40.

Hitting hard: How the Iran war is decimating Israel's small businesses

BUSINESS AFFAIRS: With gatherings and nonessential work from the office prohibited, and airlines doing their best to avoid the region, multiple industries have been deeply affected by the war.

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market bustles as the war in Iran rages, March 5, 2026

UAE considering multibillion dollar Iranian asset freeze following attacks - WSJ

The move would come after the UAE had privately warned Iran of its possibility, anonymous sources told the Journal, but it is unknown when exactly the Emirati government will act.

A FOOD delivery bike drive close to a plume of smoke rising from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026.

Israeli schools to continue in remote format on Sunday amid war, despite workplace reopening

Schools shifted to remote learning amid the ongoing Iranian missile strikes directed toward Israel, with changes to be determined according to the situation assessment.

An empty classroom (illustrative).

Roaring Lion: Israel's self-employed need an economic safety net during crisis - opinion

Israel's war with Iran severely harms small and micro-businesses and the freelance population and increases the likelihood that they will not be able to recover.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

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.

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.