Shekel
What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?
From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.
Bank of Israel unexpectedly cuts interest rate
Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023
Shekel surge: Currency hits three-year peak as dollar weakens, stocks climb
Police uncover Rami Levy scandal: Cashiers steal approximately half a million in cash and products
Police in Zichron Yaakov investigated theft by "Rami Levy" cashiers, uncovering a systematic scheme. Over 50 indictments were filed for thefts worth half a million shekels.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to align trading week with global bourses
The announcement comes as shares have recovered from the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel that pushed the broad Tel Aviv 125 index.
Israeli woman wins NIS 16 million in lottery, to dedicate Torah scroll to parents
"I was very surprised I won. The form was in my bag for over a week. I had no clue all that time," the winner explained.
Your taxes: Paying tax on bitcoin and other virtual currency profits
The Israeli Tax Authority has developed a new procedure for the good guys to pay tax on their virtual currency gains.
Dairy prices to jump 4.48% from May 1 for price-controlled products
Among product prices impacted, the price of one liter of bagged 3% milk will go from NIS 5.94 to NIS 6.21 and one carton of 1% milk will rise from NIS 6.41 to NIS 6.7.
Israel-Hamas war doubles Israel's debt raising in 2023
The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October led to a doubling of Israel's borrowing in the past year, with the state raising 160 billion shekels in debt.
The price of the Gaza war: How much will Israelis pay for more soldiers?
The study found that higher economic costs stemmed from reserve duty rather than regular service.
Shekel drops as Hezbollah hits North
Israel's uncertain security situation and the threat of war in the north was part of Moody's downgrade of the country's credit rating last month.
Two Israelis win NIS 9 million in latest lottery draw
The draw saw a lottery ticket and a double lottery ticket, both purchased by the couple, winning the first and second prizes.
The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis
The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.
