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Moody’s keeps Israel’s credit rating unchanged at Baa1 with stable outlook

The agency says Israel’s economy has remained resilient despite geopolitical shocks and forecasts 3.7% growth in 2026 and 5% in 2027 if ceasefires with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas hold

Gad Lior | 07.15.26

Moody’s raises Israel outlook from negative to stable

The credit rating agency kept Israel’s rating at Baa1 but said the risk of further downgrades has eased, citing reduced geopolitical tensions and economic resilience despite the war

Gad Lior | 01.31.26

Moody’s holds Israel’s credit rating steady despite Gaza war, Iran clash

Moody’s has affirmed Israel’s credit rating at Baa1 with a negative outlook, citing economic resilience despite ongoing fighting, while warning that renewed conflict and rising defense costs could deepen fiscal strain

Gad Lior | 07.08.25

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

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

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

Fitch issues positive outlook on Israeli economy amid northern cease-fire

International credit rating agency notes truce could ease government spending burdens, but 'developments in Gaza and with Iran will still play an important role in determining Israel’s fiscal and economic trajectory'

Gad Lior | 11.28.24

ראש הממשלה, שר האוצר ומשרדי סוכנות הדירוג מודי'ס

Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit rating by 2 levels amid economic concerns over war costs

Israel’s credit rating down from A2 to Baa1, agency cites government’s ineffective handling of war expenses; report warns deficit for 2024 and 2025 will significantly surpass set targets

Gad Lior | 09.28.24

Moody’s to lower Israel's rating for second time in a year on Friday

International credit rating company set to file harsh report detailing worry for Israeli economy amid government inaction and expanding war on northern border

Gad Lior | 09.27.24

Economists warn Israel of credit downgrade avalanche in war with Hezbollah

Israel’s credit rating, already downgraded by all major agencies, could face further hits if all-out war with Hezbollah erupts; economists warn this could lead to higher interest rates and shake investor confidence in country's financial stability

Gad Lior | 09.24.24

Moody's set to downgrade country's rating for second time, Israeli market officials fear

Following a third downgrade by Fitch, economy official says it's only 'a matter of time' until Israel's credit ratings will fall once again

Gad Lior | 08.19.24

After Moody's, Fitch set to downgrade Israel's credit rating

Two weeks after Moody's lowered Israel's credit rating to A2 for the first time, American credit rating agency Fitch ready to do the same; Israel's Accountant General Yali Rothenberg travels to London to meet with the agency's economists to discuss their decision

Gad Lior | 02.22.24

Israel's credit rating downgrade is a wake-up call

Opinion: Israel faces a complex battle: military, social, economic, political, legal and reputational; these interconnected systems impact each other, making it clear that a credit downgrade isn't just a short-term issue but will extend beyond the war's end

Jacob Frenkel | 02.15.24

Israeli officials optimistic inflation to cool down ahead of CPI print

Moderate change to Consumer Price Index would would bring Israel's annual inflation rate below 3% target, allowing Bank of Israel to potentially cut interest rates

Sharon Kidon, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 02.15.24

סניף של הפועלים לצד סניף של הבינלאומי ושל דיסקונט

Moody's downgrades ratings of Israel's five largest banks

Following downgrade of Israel's credit rating, firm also lowers ratings of 5 major Israeli banks to A3, citing concerns about government's ability to support financial institutions

Gad Lior | 02.14.24