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Israel, India accelerate free trade talks

The latest push comes as Israel sent its largest-ever business delegation to India, marking a major step in strengthening economic ties

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 02.19.25

With fragile cease-fires in place, Israel's economy shows signs of recovery

Despite not yet approving a national budget for 2025, a labor crisis, and a cease-fire that could collapse at any moment, Israel launched its postwar reconstruction efforts and there is economic optimism

Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 02.10.25

Assad's fall sparks economic shift and chaos in Syria

The new Syrian government is pushing forward significant economic reforms aimed at transforming the nation’s long-standing restrictive practices as it awaits the lifting of international sanctions; Measures include opening markets to free trade, dismantling monopolies and lifting import restrictions, marking a dramatic shift from the policies of the ousted Assad regime

Lior Ben Ari | 01.26.25

דונלד טראמפ בנאום בועידה השנתית של ארגון IAC בוושינגטון

Trump term to have significant impact on Israel's economy

Isolationism and America First policies may impact Israeli exports of advanced technologies and drugs but geopolitical changes could open new markets and increase cooperation

Gad Lior | 01.21.25

Gaza ceasefire to help Israel's credit rating, Moody's says

'Effective implementation of the ceasefire and progress towards a durable de-escalation of hostilities in Gaza would reduce downside risks credit strength,' analyst says

Reuters | 01.21.25

Israel wants its brightest to stay but war, government policies push some away, expert says

Finance expert Simon Monk says that although many Israelis have recently sought opportunities abroad, they often find little difference in spending habits

Ynetnews | 01.18.25

Israel prepares major bond offering to tackle wartime budget deficit

Finance Ministry plans multi-billion-dollar international bond issuance to address budget deficit, leveraging improved market conditions after recent geopolitical shifts; move follows March’s $8B offering, which saw strong global demand

Gad Lior | 01.08.25

אנשים מתצפתים אל שמי ארה"ב, כחלק מניסיון זיהוי תופעות אוויריות בלתי מזוהות

Israeli study finds surpiring link between UFO sightings and economic status

Israeli experts use social-economic measures to inspect financial fluctuations compared to the number of UFO sightings in the US, leading to unexpected results

Yogev Israeli | 12.30.24

Civilian drilling equipment searches for tunnels in Gaza

Israel spends hundreds of millions on Gaza infrastructure, private contractors rake in fortunes

IDF claims can dismantle and remove all structures in Gaza within 48 hours if cease-fire and hostage release deal reached; however, once government’s wartime spending stops, economists warn country could face significant economic challenges

Yuval Sade, Calcalist | 12.11.24

בנימין נתניהו ישיבת ממשלה, בשאר אל אסד סוריה

Impact of Syria’s fall on Israeli economy

Analysis: The absence of clear political relations and intentions between Israel and Syria creates a security risk which directly harms the country's economy

Dr. Amit Serusi | 12.09.24

OECD slashes Israel growth forecasts, might force interest rate hike

The OECD cuts Israel’s 2024 growth projection to 0.6%, signaling negative per capita growth, with only 2.4% expected in 2025; Inflation is forecast to exceed government targets, reaching 3.6%, while fiscal and geopolitical pressures further exacerbate economic risks

Adrian Filut, Calcalist | 12.04.24

דונלד טראמפ זכה בבחירות לנשיאות ארה"ב 2024

How would Trump's victory affect US economy and aid to Israel?

Analysis: Trump vows economic steps that could spark global trade war, though predictions remain uncertain; while Netanyahu has congratulated him, Israel's future support largely hinges on Trump’s commitment to maintaining aid in wartime

Sever Plocker | 11.07.24

As war in Lebanon drags on, economic growth projections turn sour

Facing economic turbulence, Israel's 2024 growth forecast slashed to 0.4% amid ongoing conflict, marking a significant downgrade; Government urged to revise the budget to support growth, focusing on rebuilding northern and southern regions

Gad Lior | 10.29.24

International Monetary Fund disputes Smotrich's deficit predictions

International financial body estimates Israel's deficit could reach 9% of it's GPD during 2024, lowering slightly the following year while remaining far above Smotrich's assessment

Sever Plocker, Washington | 10.23.24

Plans to open Dutch SPAR stores in Israel hit snag

Local franchise owner, businessman Amit Zeev, parts ways with Yitzhak Mirilashvili who owned 19% of the business; says is now looking for new investors

Navit Zomer | 10.06.24

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