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Israel’s economy over past 20 years: not a collapse, not a miracle — stagnation

Opinion: Israel’s economy has grown and living standards have risen, but compared with other OECD countries it has failed to realize its full potential, falling behind peers due to policy choices and a lack of deep structural reforms

Esteban Klor | 01.23.26

While America builds the future, Europe is busy fining it

Opinion: As the US and China build the growth engines of the next decade, Europe struggles to scale innovation; the gap is no accident, and it's reshaping the continent’s investment story

Guy Natan, Guy Oren | 01.19.26

Cost of living crushes Israel’s middle class as one-third of households fail to make ends meet

New survey finds 40% of households cannot handle an unexpected expense, 30% live in chronic overdraft and one in five homeowners face a real risk of losing their property amid the rising cost of living

Gad Lior | 01.18.26

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Bank of Israel’s dream forecast hinges on two conditions

Analysis: Bank of Israel’s decision to cut interest rates by another 0.25% rests on especially optimistic forecasts for Israel’s economy in 2026 and 2027, with a renewed war or an irresponsible budget the main risks to the outlook

Sever Plocker | 01.06.26

Israel Bonds reports more than $2 billion in global sales for third straight year

Organization says demand has remained elevated since October 7, reflecting continued investor interest despite regional conflict and economic uncertainty

ynet Global | 12.30.25

A market in Cairo. Purchase of military-made products is accompanied by a sense of national pride

The army that sells everything: how Egypt’s military took over the economy

Military-owned goods, from bottled water to building supplies, fill Cairo’s shelves, part of a growing economic footprint that may damage Egypt’s private sector

News agencies | 12.29.25

After 72 years, why is the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange ending Sunday trading?

Israel’s bourse moves to a Monday–Friday schedule, aiming to align with global markets, attract foreign investors and boost chances of joining major international indexes

ynet | 12.28.25

How much will trauma cost Israel in the years ahead?

From spikes in deadly road accidents and domestic violence to soaring sedative and opioid use, a new NATAL analysis shows that the psychological aftermath of October 7 threatens Israel’s human capital and long-term growth

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.22.25

OECD forecasts strong postwar rebound for Israel’s economy, but warns of fiscal, policy risks

The OECD projects Israel will return to 3.3% growth this year and accelerate to nearly 5% in 2026, driven by defense and cyber exports, a stronger shekel and easing inflation; but the organization warns that inconsistent tax policy, the 2026 budget and renewed conflict could derail the recovery

Adrian Filut | 12.02.25

From the front lines to deep tech: Why investors are betting on Israel

Kerem Nevo: 'I think investments in Israel are doing well, very good, more than we have expected'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.02.25

How the Bank of Israel rate cut will shave monthly mortgage costs

Bank of Israel cut its policy rate by a quarter point to 4.25%, pushing prime to 5.75%. Borrowers can expect monthly savings of about 60 to 200 shekels and up to tens of thousands over a 25-year mortgage as markets bet on further cuts.

Gad Lior | 11.25.25

Falafel economics: Israel’s prosperity illusion

Opinion: Over the past 20 years, falafel prices rose five‑fold while wages only doubled, exposing a wider affordability crisis: housing soared, incomes lagged, growth stayed narrow—and for many Israelis, prosperity remains out of reach

Prof. Ilan Alon | 11.22.25

Import empire: The Houthi regime and Yemen’s economic chokepoints

Analysis: The Houthis were able to effectively seize Yemen’s economy precisely because it was centralized and dependent on imports through a small number of entry points; but that same feature has now become a major liability, leaving the regime’s revenue system uniquely vulnerable

Ari Heistein | 11.16.25

After wartime economic blues, Israel posts explosive 12.4% growth in third quarter

Business sector output jumps 14.9% as private consumption, investment and exports surge following steep wartime contraction; public spending remains subdued despite war recovery

Gad Lior | 11.16.25

Israel’s Uzi maker unveils new 3D-printed silencers already in use by IDF special forces

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), developer of the iconic Uzi and Negev light machine gun, revealed a new line of 3D-printed silencers designed after lessons from war to reduce muzzle flash and noise that could expose troops in combat

Navit Zomer | 11.11.25

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