Israel economic growth
Bank of Israel to keep rates unchanged as Gaza conflict resumes
Central bank officials have said they expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year and hope to lower rates once or twice in 2025.
Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, if durable, could reduce risk to Israel's economy - Moody's
Finance Ministry drops growth prediction, citing expansion of fighting
Rising above the chaos: Southern industry leaders fuel Negev’s economic revival
Comptroller: Wages of Ethiopian Israelis 33% lower, only 67% of funds for integration plan utilized
The proportion of Ethiopian students with degrees from academic institutions compared to their proportion in the population is the smallest out of all Jewish populations.
Entrepreneurship is the catalyst for positive social change - opinion
In times of uncertainty and personal and national instability, entrepreneurship, as an approach and a set of tools, enables us to transition from being reactive to proactive.
Former Bank of Israel governor: Gov't economic response to Israel-Hamas war is insufficient
There are many characteristics of Israel's economy that make it resilient, says expert, but the future of the war could have drastic impacts on Israel's economy.
Israel-Hamas war could be won through economic alternatives
As recently as June 18, 2023, the Israeli government gave preliminary approval for Gaza gas development, making the October 7 massacre even more deplorable.
Slowing Israeli economy continues to face headwinds in July 2023
A recent report highlights a sluggish economic pace for Israel.
Bank of Israel raises interest rate to 4.75%, highest since 2006
Despite the rate hikes, Israel's inflation rate stood at 5% in April, near a 14-year high and well above the government's 1%-3% annual target range.
Barkat: I want to double Israel’s GDP within 15 years
Barkat’s lofty goals may be difficult to achieve in light of the proposed legal reform, which may harm Israel’s reputation among foreign investors.
Israel's central bank asks public for opinions on inflation target
The Bank of Israel's first task is to maintain price stability in the Israeli economy, using the interest rate tool among other things.
To win the AI revolution, companies need to evolve with it
The commercial progress and success of AI has indeed been slower than many expected - but that “delay” can actually work in favor of business.
Shekel at weakest in two months
The shekel has been depreciating over the past week as international stock markets fall and Israeli institutional investors are forced to sell shekels and buy foreign currency.
Employers need to embrace a virtual learning strategy
According to research, over a third of full-time respondents across a variety of industries said they want remote work options from their existing employers.
