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In last-minute move, Israel lifts tariffs on US agriculture in hope of skirting Trump duties
Finance Minister Smotrich signs order canceling all tariffs on US agricultural imports, hoping to exempt Israel from Trump’s new trade order taking effect Wednesday; farmers oppose move, which pending Knesset approval
Gad Lior | 04.01.25
תלוש משכורת
Israel raises minimum wage ahead of Passover holiday
In highest increase opposesd earlier by the Finance Ministry because of the deficit; Labor minister says employers must respect the right of workers; economists warn of inflation rate also rising 
Gad Lior | 04.01.25
מטה מודי'ס בניו יורק
Moody’s delays Israel credit rating report, citing geopolitical uncertainty
Agency opts to publish warning notice to investors last week, citing country's internal political developments and ongoing fighting as causes for concern; sees mass protests as sign of resilience of democracy 
Gad Lior | 03.30.25
פעילות יחידת אגוז בג'נין
The cost of war: 41% of IDF reservists report job loss after prolonged deployment
Survey reveals widespread economic fallout for Israelis called up repeatedly to serve in the war; officials warn of long-term effects on the labor market and national resilience after 75% report financial harm, 60% say they face job uncertainty
Gad Lior | 03.30.25
מטה מודי'ס בניו יורק
After budget approval: Moody's warns investors of political risks in Israel
'Israel’s credit rating currently reflects very high political risks that weaken its economic resilience,' credit rating agency says in a special report to investors, maintaining the country’s credit rating at Baa1 with a 'negative outlook'
Gad Lior | 03.26.25
ירידות בבורסה בתל אביב
As fears of constitutional crisis and war rise, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange sees declines
TASE is responding to concerns about a constitutional crisis over dismissal of Shin Bet head and over security tensions; TA-35 plunges by about 2.6%, TA-90 by about 4% and TA-125 by about 3% ; But the basic economic outlook remains stable 
Gad Lior | 03.23.25
איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - השבעתו לחזרה לממשלה
Knesset approves key budget bills as deadline looms
Plenum approves in second and third reading the state budget framework, which will stand at 619 billion shekels, alongside a cut of 35 billion shekels to meet the 4.9% deficit target - 4.9%; It also approved the Economic Arrangements Law, which directs how the budget will be distributed; Budget must be approved by March 31 or the government will automatically dissolve    
Gad Lior | 03.20.25
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Google's Wiz acquisition could deliver $3.5B tax windfall for Israel
Parent company's proposed $32 billion purchase of Israeli startup Wiz could inject $3.5 billion in taxes, potentially preventing budget cuts and easing the deficit; founders may seek tax minimization strategies
Gad Lior | 03.18.25
The mere mention of the word recession triggers anxiety and upheaval in the financial world
The US is terrified of the possibility of a recession, and Israel should worry too
In 2025, a few words from Donald Trump is enough to bring down the world's stock markets; the US economy is not in recession, and Israel is far from it, but the concern is growing; When was the last time there was a recession in Israel, and how did it affect citizens?
Gad Lior | 03.12.25
ירידות בבורסה בתל אביב
Tel Aviv stocks drop over 1.5% as market reacts to Wall Street declines
TA-35 index drops about 1.4% at the start of trading, while TA-90 fell 2.2% and TA-125 declined 1.6%; bank stocks also under pressure, with TA-Banks index down 2.2%
Gad Lior | 03.11.25
אינפליה במשק, צילום: אבי מועלם, Gettyimages
Israel's inflation climbs to 3.8%; consumer price Index rises 0.6% in January
CPI surged in January amid early 2025 price hikes; housing prices rose 0.4% in Nov-Dec, with a 7.3% annual increase, down from 7.8% last month; new home prices climbed 0.7%
Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 02.14.25
אוניה של חברת צים
Greece poised to replace Turkey as Israel’s closest trade ally
Israeli delegation returns from Athens with plans to triple trade volume, marking Greece as a key economic ally amid fallout from Turkey-Israel tensions
Gad Lior | 01.23.25
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
שקל דולר ואירו
Deal talks strengthen shekel: Dollar-shekel exchange rate at 3.63
Amid progress in talks to release the hostages, the shekel strengthens against foreign currencies; The dollar fell to around 3.63 shekels, the euro trades at 3.72 shekels 
Gad Lior | 01.14.25
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