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What Moody's missed when lowering Israel's credit rating - opinion

"Despite criticisms, Moody’s analysis of Israel's fiscal health is overly pessimistic."

|BySHLOMO MAOZ
Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021.
An American $100 dollar bill.

Leaving the US dollar behind, embracing digital currency - opinion

Since World War II, the dollar has maintained its unwavering supremacy. With the emergence of digital currency, we must ask ourselves: Is it time to reassess the fundamentals of our monetary system?

|ByDENIS KARLINSKIY
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We have no idea yet just how bad Israel’s economy is about to get, or for how long - analysis

What was already a turbulent year for Israel’s economy is undoubtedly about to get worse — and the year’s rocky start could turn out to be a walk in the park by comparison.

|ByZACHY HENNESSEY
US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Israel's shekel at weakest against US dollar since COVID pandemic - report

A report by City Index found that Israel's currency saw the biggest drop in strength against the US dollar since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Bank of Israel considering the issue of digital shekel stablecoin

The digital currency would enable much more convenience and transaction security, but would also carry its own host of risks.

APRIL 17, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
Israel develops new 'bitcoin' currency (Illustrative)

Israeli Digital bank ONE ZERO launches for the first time in four decades

Did you know that a new bank opened in Israel on August 16? The digital bank ONE ZERO has completed its trial period and currently offers three routes.

AUGUST 24, 2022ByYEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
One Zero Digital bank logo.

An investor's best friend? Israel Diamond Exchange launches digital coins

Each transaction will be verified in a matter of minutes and be available to the public on blockchain.

FEBRUARY 7, 2018ByREUTERS
Israel develops new 'bitcoin' currency (Illustrative)