Israeli economy

Israel job vacancies hit highest rate since December of 2022, CBS says

The total number of job vacancies in Israel rose to 152,134 in December, compared with 150,953 in November

People looking for work as unemployment rises
Speakers Mohammad Kabajah (AWS), Miriam Haart (ActionAI), and Gideon Rosenberg (NVIDIA), alongside moderator Anna Ahronheim.

Jerusalem’s Young Professionals event brings together experts to discuss tech careers in AI age

A Tus Airways Airbus A320-200 is seen landing at Ben-Gurion Airport, in Israel, July 12, 2021

New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion


Israel sorely needs reliable information on judicial reform effects - analysis

Eight months into Israel’s toxic debate over the judicial overhaul plan, it is emerging that in some cases honest information is being kept from the public and the decision-makers.

Anti-judicial reform demonstrators protest against the judicial reform in Haifa, on July 20, 2023.

Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.

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Israelis charge more than NIS 41 billion in July 2023, reduce cash spend

Online transactions have grown in popularity among Israeli society.

 Illustrative image of a person paying with a credit card.

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.

 Hi-tech computer equipment.

'Israel’s high uncertainty is killing business'

The CEO of one of Israel’s largest IT companies, Aman Group, explains what businesses are planning to do in case the local economy plummets.

 WORKERS FROM the hi-tech sector protest against the proposed changes to the legal system, in Tel Aviv, on Tuesday.

WATCH: Netanyahu stresses Israel's need for judicial reform in 'Post' interview

Though large and disruptive protests have roiled Israel in the months since the government’s formation, Netanyahu said that he thinks judicial reform is worth the effort.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

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.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron arrives to a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023.

Israel's credit rating remains unchanged - S&P

The report by S&P contrasts to statements made by the IMF and Moody's when they said that Israel faces economic risks because of the judicial reforms.

he S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City, U.S.

Netanyahu, Herzog reached out to Moody's before credit outlook downgrade

If Israel's credit rating drops, Israel can expect a higher interest rate on short-term loans and inflation.

 Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen next to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Israel faces 'long-term economic risk' due to judicial reform - Moody's

“If implemented in full, the proposed changes could materially weaken the strength of the judiciary and as such be credit negative,” the agency said.

Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021.