economy

The difference between macro/micro inflation during the war in Israel

Despite inflation and government-controlled prices increasing on May 1st, Israel’s microeconomy should be stable. However, Israel’s macroeconomy will face the consequences of the war for a few years.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
19/04/2024

Hostage families ask Histadrut head to call strike for hostages

"We, families of the hostages signed below, turned to you, Mr Arnon Bar-David, because the negotiations are stuck, and this may cost the hostages in Hamas captivity their lives," reads the letter.

18/04/2024

What does Fitch credit rating mean for Israel?

The rating, published earlier this month, removed a negative watch on Israel's score - an indicator that Fitch no longer plans to drop its rating in the near term.

15/04/2024

Reservists' assistance: Business support from Jewish Agency

Reservists receive business support: Extending aid to all reservists' businesses, spouses' ventures, and small business owners amid escalating situation in northern sector.

By MAARIV
03/04/2024
Fitch Ratings

Fitch leaves Israel's rating at A+, drops outlook to negative

Fitch projected a central government budget deficit of 3.9% for Israel in 2025.

02/04/2024

Baseball is back - and so is financial optimism

Let’s use optimism, before reality strikes, to get our children on the path to financial independence. It’s a win-win: They become financially secure, and we don’t need to support them.

By AARON KATSMAN
29/03/2024

Merage Foundation CEO: If you want to strengthen the Israeli economy, invest in the Negev

Eyal Naveh, co-founder of Brothers in Arms, added: “There are no real plans. It’s time for politicians to work for the people, and they’re not doing that.”

By LIOR NOVIK
27/03/2024

Houthis use Israel's war in Gaza to distract from Yemen’s economic plight

As Yemen's economic conditions deteriorate, the Houthis stand accused of diverting public attention by focusing on Israeli-Palestinian hostilities

By ANWAR MUNEER/THE MEDIA LINE
27/03/2024

Bank Leumi president & CEO: 'The government must eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy'

“We all hope that the effects of the war will be short-lived and that the economic rebound that will follow will be significant," said Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman.

By LIOR NOVIK
26/03/2024
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