Banking & Finance

Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.

The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.

Form 150 must be attached to annual tax returns filed from the beginning of 2025 onwards even if they relate to earlier years.

While historical data may be a lot more boring than gloom and doom predictions, statistically, it probably pays to stick to the data and not try and time the market.

According to Trump’s book, we should always think big, focus on the risks, and maximize our options. Aim high, and keep pushing for what you really want.

Israel’s economic landscape will be shaped by interest rate policy, inflation, and geopolitical stability in the coming months.

This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.

Israel's economy remains resilient despite war, with record Israel Bonds investments, stock market stability, and strong fiscal policies driving recovery and growth.

They also highlighted that while the average gender wage gap of OECD countries is closing with time, Israel's gender wage gap has grown over the last 15 years.

“The Israeli innovation ecosystem is a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and opportunity,” said Karin Mayer Rubinstein, CEO and president of IATI.