Israel economy
Study: "Israel’s Basket" led to a wave of price increases
A new study discovered that while the prices of the basket products at Carrefour plunged by 35%, a widespread wave of price increases of up to 14% was simultaneously recorded in parallel categories.
A tsunami of bankruptcies threatens the global economy
Israel against the current
The PA's collapse could lead to Hamas's rise in the West Bank - opinion
Reputational security: Israel's strategic asset in free fall - opinion
Just as a state defends its borders, its cyber infrastructure and its economic assets, it must cultivate, promote, and defend the various components of its reputation.
Nvidia, Google ask to pay Israel taxes in dollars as shekel gains
Tech giants, and Nvidia in particular, are among the biggest employers in Israel, and their impact on the local economy is enormous
Amdocs to lay off 3,000 employees
The entire technology industry is experiencing aggressive cuts, partly due to the changes brought about by AI.
Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut
The Iran war led to a 3.3% contraction in GDP (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter
Israelis' wealth grows 80% in six years
According to Bank of Israel figures, the Israeli public's portfolio of financial assets was worth a record NIS 7.4 trillion-a growth of NIS 1.1 trillion within a year, and an 80% rise within six year
Israel's cost of living surpasses wealthiest European countries
The cost of living in Israel is such an outlier that it erodes the standard of living in the country by 14%, and the study argues that it could encourage emigration.
Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools
How long-term savings improve national resilience
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?
Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war - analysis
A mid-2026 analysis of Israel’s war-strained economy
One month into 'Epic Fury', what have we learned so far about Israel’s economy? - opinion
Despite the damage and uncertainty, Israel’s economy is once again showing resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to recover quickly.
