Economy
The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion
The actions taken today will determine if this moment is remembered as the most fantastic springboard in our history, launching us toward a future of strength, influence, and hope.
Trump's Truth Social media platform to introduce prediction markets
Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion
Javier Milei wins big in Argentina’s midterms, reshaping political landscape
Iran declares major private bank bankrupt, transfers assets to state-owned Bank Melli
Tehran moves to reassure depositors after Ayandeh Bank collapse, transferring assets to state-owned Bank Melli amid mounting economic pressure and renewed international sanctions.
Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance
A5A7, a stablecoin backed by the Russian rouble and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been placed under sanctions by Western governments who say it is used to facilitate avoidance of sanctions on Russia.
Israel must consider reducing agricultural imports post-war, Israeli agriculture leaders urge
“Agriculture is far more than a livelihood; it is Zionism in its deepest sense. Farmers safeguard Israel’s food security, standing as a living wall along its borders," said one of the speakers.
PayBox launches three-tiered service model to expand digital wallet offerings
New model will include PayBox Plus Young- a digital wallet for children and teenagers aged 8 to 18
Major Israeli businesses sign agreement to employ more olim
Rami Levy, Isrotel, Israel Electric Corporation, Ein Kerem Hospital, and HOT telecommunications, are among the businesses that signed the agreement.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Middle school curriculum to include financial literacy in upcoming year - report
Students across Israel will soon study financial literacy weekly, learning key life skills like budgeting and saving.
Moody's: Ceasefire credit positive but risks are high
The agency now sees economic growth for Israel in real terms of 2.5% in 2025, which compares with 2% in its previous forecast, rising to 4.5% in 2026.
The Hebrew-only financial system: It’s holding back Israel’s economy - opinion
Israel is a multilingual society held back by a monolingual digital financial system.
Iran slashes four zeros from its currency amid soaring inflation worsened by US-E3 sanctions
Iran’s parliament approved removing four digits from its currency, the Iranian Rial, to tackle hyperinflation, though economists warn the move is mostly symbolic.
Is normalization with Saudi Arabia closer or further way?
Despite US-led efforts and Saudi investments, normalization with Israel faces challenges. Saudi concerns over Palestinian statehood and regional stability continue to shape diplomatic paths.
