Israel's economy

'Middle class not a cow to be milked to death': Lapid slams gov't, unveils economic 'new deal'

Lapid's plan is divided into four categories that aim to address these challenges: incentives and investments, changing the government structure, education and training, and national projects.

 Lapid presenting his economic new deal
The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

Gaza ceasefire should take pressure off Israel's credit rating, Fitch says

Moshe Kahlon

Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon summoned to pre-indictment hearing over fraud, breach of trust

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

Central Bank governor: Israel must find balance between security spending, economy


Maariv and Walla Economic Summit 2024

The summit will take place on March 26, 2024 at the Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel in partnership with Bank Leumi.

 Maariv/Walla Economic Forum 2024.

Comptroller's report on cost of living unveils critical issues in Israel's economy

As the government formulates the 2024 budget, it must evaluate the war's impact on living costs and address the deficiencies highlighted in the report.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.

Bank Hapoalim

BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects

The projects address issues in a diverse range of sectors that hold strategic importance to both nations.

 Hi-tech computer equipment.

Netanyahu tells Dermer to ask finance orgs Israeli legal reform impact

Netanyahu asked Ron Dermer to smooth over the protected negative effect that the government's planned judicial reform will have on Israel's economy.

 Ron Dermer enters the Knesset plenum on December 29, 2022.

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.

Likud MK Nir Barkat addresses a Kohelet Policy Forum event, February 12, 2020.

Want a successful business? It’s all about networking - interview

Networking expert Gil Petersil supplies valuable advice on changing economies, the future of crypto and how to succeed in a more difficult market.

 Gil Petersil

Israeli Economist signs agreement to finance investments with Morocco

The two ministries agreed to establish a joint economic team and outline future agreements.

Israel's National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat is seen speaking in Rabat during a joint US-Israeli delegation to Morocco on December 22, 2020.

Mayors tell government: If parents return to work, we must re-open schools

"Every sensible person understands that parents cannot go to work when their children are at home," Bibas said.

Haim Bibas

Bank of Israel leaves interest rate unchanged at 0.25%

"This assessment is based on a large number of parameters regarding which uncertainty is particularly high at this time, and that could change by the next interest rate decision."

Amir Yaron speaks during a ceremony whereby he is sworn in as Bank of Israel governor by Israel's President Reuven Rivlin, in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, in Jerusalem December 24, 2018

Israel stress test shows banks' stability not in danger

The stability of Israel’s banking system is not in danger in the event of a local macroeconomic shock such as a housing crisis, but banks nonetheless would be affected, the Bank of Israel said.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013.