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Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.
The PA's collapse could lead to Hamas's rise in the West Bank - opinion
Armies to markets: The changed nature of power - opinion
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
Experts outline mortgage challenges for foreigners
At a real estate conference with The Jerusalem Post, experts broke down key mortgage challenges for foreign residents buying property in Israel.
Top Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Official: ‘Our task is to translate common sense to common practice’
Israel’s economy is growing, and foreign residents are taking notice, said experts at the Mizrahi Tefahot Real Estate Conference with The Jerusalem Post.
Israel deficit at 5.3% of GDP, NIS 16.7 billion surplus since start of 2025, Finance Min. estimates
This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.
Israel's economy grew 1% in 2024, above expectations
The data indicate a continued recovery in the last quarter of 2024, with growth of 2.5% on an annualized basis, following a jump of 5.3% in the third quarter.
Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP
The ratio has risen nine percentage points over the past two years, largely due to Israel's wars against the terrorist groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Jerusalem's economic woes: Israel's deficit increased twice initial predictions
From a fall in government revenue to Israel's national deficit: What were the highs and lows of Israel's 2024 economy?
Finance Ministry officials to 'Post': Moody's rating drop was premature, a step too far
The downgrade dropped Israel by two notches, from A2 to Baa1—the country's lowest score ever—and maintained a negative outlook for its rating.
No war exit strategy or haredi draft: Ten explanations for Moody's ratings drop - explainer
While it cited intensified geopolitical risk as the key driver in this ratings decision, the agency painted a complex and bleak picture of Israel's economic and political future.
Gold Jumps on Strong GDP; Vizsla Spurs Silver Rally Despite Home Sales Slump
Gold prices rebound as U.S. GDP exceeds expectations, while a 5.5% drop in pending home sales pressures the market. Silver rises, bolstered by Vizsla’s high-grade discovery.
