Economy
Merger talks underway to create mega Israeli law firm
If a merger deal is completed, it will be the second within three years for the Yigal Arnon firm. In 2022, it merged with Tadmor Levy.
Israel's fiscal deficit falls again
'A strategic step': Israel and India sign bilateral investment agreement
Martin Winiar: Economist by day, stand-up comic by night
Occupying Gaza comes with economic consequences - opinion
A proper assessment of the consequences of occupying Gaza requires a comprehensive analysis of the interconnections between security, political, social, and economic dimensions.
Germany blocks EU sanctions against Israel, Europe divided over Gaza war
The positions of the different EU countries were made public after mounting public pressure against the EU for its "silence" and "ignorance" on what is happening in the Gaza Strip.
Our money, their shares: A way to return funds to the public - opinion
Is the government’s role solely to stimulate growth and employment, or also to ensure that the public becomes a full partner in the profits of hi-tech success?
Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules
The tariffs have given the Trump administration leverage to extract economic concessions from trading partners but have also increased volatility in financial markets.
The state of the Israeli economy - opinion
One major difficulty when evaluating Israel’s current economic situation is the lack of concrete data about the government’s operational plans regarding the war in Gaza.
A tax disguised as profits: The real cost of unregulated interest - opinion
The question is not whether this system can be changed; it can. The real question is whether decision-makers have the courage to challenge entrenched financial power.
Paradox of Bitcoin’s maturity: The rebel becomes the establishment - opinion
The prevailing narrative says Bitcoin responds to inflation, currency devaluation, and declining public trust in central banks.
Israel's economic resilience could suffer from severe labor shortage - opinion
Either decision-makers continue to act to resolve the crisis, too little and too late, or we will all end up paying the price of neglect.
Is Egypt truly a friend of Israel? - opinion
Israel’s challenge is to continue managing this vital economic partnership without ignoring the clear signs that, in the military and political arenas, Egypt maintains a posture of suspicion.
The high cost of living is not unavoidable: How to make life in Israel less expensive - opinion
A combination of government policy and smarter consumer behavior can lead to a reduction in the cost of living in Israel.
How much will Gaza occupation cost Israel? Expert weighs in
Professor Elise Brezis estimates Gaza's annual food supply costs at 3.4 billion shekels, highlighting the challenges of feeding its 2 million residents if Israel assumes control.