Money

Government spending per student in Israel is about 61% lower than the OECD average. Nearly half of the Israeli population is under age 24, and demographic growth erodes the budget per student.

Beyond the emotional distress of a quarter of elderly Israelis, loneliness is a serious clinical risk. Why must the state shift its priorities to reduce costs?

After losing more than $600 billion from his peak within weeks, Elon Musk again crossed the trillion-dollar mark, driven by a rebound in the two companies that account for nearly all of his wealth.

A new pilot will allow business owners who refused to pay protection money and suffered direct property damage to their business or residence to file claims with the Compensation Fund.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat decided not to extend the project due to the expected change in government, leaving the decision to the incoming administration.

The European Commission said the bloc would give Kyiv $1.6 billion, taken from interest on cash balances, part of Russian central bank assets frozen by the EU because of the war in Ukraine.

Bitcoin surged 10% this week to an eight-month high, signaling renewed risk-taking, but remains well below its $126,000 all-time high.

The Day of Atonement is about reflection, repentance, and renewal. Those same principles can guide people toward smarter financial choices and lasting improvement.

Consumers are becoming less willing to wait days for their money, pushing businesses to make payments faster while maintaining security, transparency, and trust.

The Competition Authority has published for public comment an additional notice of intent to charge the Central Bottling Company over intervention in retail soft drink prices.