Israel economy

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

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.
Housing Prices.

Israel's cost of living surpasses wealthiest European countries

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

A hand is seen holding several dollar bills before the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar


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For business owners in the Gaza border area, resilience is key

Despite the severe impact of the October 7 terror attacks, business leaders in the Gaza border area are determined to rebuild and move forward.

 Nirlat factory after October 7, Nir Lot.

Economists forecast unemployment surge, Q4 contraction amid war

Others believe it’s far too soon to know what the extent of the war’s damage on Israel’s economy will be.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Direct coalition funds to the war effort, now - editorial

Today, as Israel faces an unforeseen expenditure of enormous proportions and an economic crisis that may linger for years, using these funds for anything else is downright scandalous.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion on the state budget, at the Knesset Finance Committee, in July. The state budget for 2024 and the next few years must be fundamentally redrafted, say the writers.

AI21 reaches $1.4 billion valuation with $208m. support from Intel and Comcast

Beyond its commercial pursuits, AI21 has been actively involved in industry-wide efforts to provide support during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

 The company's founders (L to R): Uri Goshen, co-founder and co-CEO, Professor Yoav Shoham, co-founder and co-CEO, and Professor Amnon Shashua.

Israel Bonds are a powerful way to keep Israel’s economy resilient  

Since Hamas’s barbaric October 7 attack on Israel, Israel Bonds and its affiliates have secured more than $1 billion in bond investments from investors, fortifying Israel’s economy during wartime.

Israel Bonds President and CEO Dani Naveh addressed a packed crowd at the Israel Bonds Real Estate & Allied Division Luncheon in New York City, which raised more than $61 million for the Jewish state on November 13, 2023.

Israel's economic battle plan: Steering the economy through war - opinion

How should Israel manage its economy during and after a prolonged war that may be fought on two fronts – South and North?

 A damaged home is seen after it was hit by a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip into Sderot on October 17

Melisron's 'Blue and White November' initiative supports Israeli farmers


PMO agrees to redirect Avi Maoz's NIS 285 m. to evacuees

The funds will now be used as aid for evacuees from southern towns near Gaza and from towns and cities up north.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023.

'Just lower interest rate,' Israeli lawmaker tells cbank amid conflict

Under the plan, loan payments of mortgages, consumer credit and business credit would be deferred without charging interest and without charging fees.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.