israel economy

Israel’s government is praising itself for a few strong trees in an economic wildfire - analysis

Instead of addressing the concerns of investors, agencies, and economists around the world, Netanyahu and Smotrich dismissed warnings in favor of baseless guarantees that the economy is doing fine.

BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects

The projects address issues in a diverse range of sectors that hold strategic importance to both nations.

Coronavirus & Israeli Tech

Government allocates NIS 75 million for innovation centers in Israel's periphery

The inter-ministerial effort could be instrumental in incorporating more Israeli demographics into its high-tech industry.

Market fears Bank of Israel governor won't seek second term

With six months until the end of Prof. Amir Yaron's term as Bank of Israel Governor, uncertainty over his replacement could further damage the economy.

By OREN DORI/GLOBES/TNS
07/06/2023

Bank of Israel raises interest rate to 4.75%, highest since 2006

Despite the rate hikes, Israel's inflation rate stood at 5% in April, near a 14-year high and well above the government's 1%-3% annual target range.

IMF flags Israel's judicial reforms as downside economic risk

It added: "As in any country, maintaining strength of the rule of law would be important for economic success."

By REUTERS
10/05/2023
LUMPS OF tar mar the sand at a beach in Ashdod after an offshore oil spill polluted much of Israel’s

Israel likely to violate all UN climate obligations in 2030 - ministry report

Israel set the majority of its client goals in the summer of 2021 and submitted them to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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