Bank of Israel is More Optimistic on Economy in 2025
The Monetary Committee has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged for the eighth consecutive time at 4.50%. This decision reflects a decrease in the country risk premium, attributed to the relative improvement in the security situation and progress in passing the...
Israel’s Economy Shows Resilience and Growth Amid Challenges
More than a year into the ongoing conflict, Israel’s economy is demonstrating resilience and renewed investor confidence, with recent data highlighting a positive trajectory. Key economic indicators from the past months suggest that Israel is on a path of recovery and...
Nvidia’s Dominance: A Case of Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees in the Chip Industry
The semiconductor industry faced a year of divergence, driven by Nvidia's extraordinary rise and the uneven performance of chip indices. While artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionized the tech landscape, its benefits concentrated on a few companies, leaving others...
What Would the Collapse of Iran’s Regime Mean for Energy Markets?
Iran’s regional dominance and its role as a key player in the global energy market have long been underpinned by its vast oil and gas reserves. However, the regime’s reliance on proxy organizations and its economic mismanagement have placed it in a precarious...
Founder of Stripe Visits Tel Aviv, Sparking Speculation
Patrick Collison, the Irish-born co-founder and CEO of the global payments giant Stripe, has revealed his arrival in Tel Aviv during a visit to Israel. Sharing a photo of the city’s iconic seaside promenade on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), Collison...
Thriving Amid Turbulence: How Foreign Investors Reap Rewards from Israel’s Volatile Markets
The intersection of geopolitics and economics often results in unpredictable market dynamics, particularly in regions with frequent conflict. Israel’s wartime economy is a prime example. While many anticipated a stabilization of the Israeli stock market and currency...
Headlines
Bank of Israel is More Optimistic on Economy in 2025
The Monetary Committee has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged for the eighth consecutive time at 4.50%. This decision reflects a decrease in the country risk premium, attributed to the relative improvement in the security situation and progress in passing the...
Israel’s Economy Shows Resilience and Growth Amid Challenges
More than a year into the ongoing conflict, Israel’s economy is demonstrating resilience and renewed investor confidence, with recent data highlighting a positive trajectory. Key economic indicators from the past months suggest that Israel is on a path of recovery and...
Nvidia’s Dominance: A Case of Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees in the Chip Industry
The semiconductor industry faced a year of divergence, driven by Nvidia's extraordinary rise and the uneven performance of chip indices. While artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionized the tech landscape, its benefits concentrated on a few companies, leaving others...
What Would the Collapse of Iran’s Regime Mean for Energy Markets?
Iran’s regional dominance and its role as a key player in the global energy market have long been underpinned by its vast oil and gas reserves. However, the regime’s reliance on proxy organizations and its economic mismanagement have placed it in a precarious...
Founder of Stripe Visits Tel Aviv, Sparking Speculation
Patrick Collison, the Irish-born co-founder and CEO of the global payments giant Stripe, has revealed his arrival in Tel Aviv during a visit to Israel. Sharing a photo of the city’s iconic seaside promenade on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), Collison...
Thriving Amid Turbulence: How Foreign Investors Reap Rewards from Israel’s Volatile Markets
The intersection of geopolitics and economics often results in unpredictable market dynamics, particularly in regions with frequent conflict. Israel’s wartime economy is a prime example. While many anticipated a stabilization of the Israeli stock market and currency...
Israel’s Economy Surprises with Strong Q3 Growth: 3.8% Annualized Increase
Israel’s economy posted a significant rebound in the third quarter of 2024, with GDP growing at an annualized rate of 3.8%, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). On a quarterly basis, GDP expanded by 0.9% compared to the previous quarter, marking a...
Greece and Israel in Talks for €2 Billion Air Defence System Deal
Greece is reportedly in discussions with Israel to procure a defence system similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, in a deal estimated at around €2 billion ($2.11 billion). According to senior Greek sources, the negotiations underscore Greece’s commitment to bolstering its...
U.S.-Based Bitsight Acquires Israeli Cyber Intelligence Firm Cybersixgill for $130 Million
American cybersecurity company Bitsight has acquired Israeli threat intelligence firm Cybersixgill in a deal valued at approximately $130 million. Elron Ventures, a major investor in Cybersixgill, is expected to receive around $22 million from the transaction. Founded...
Israel’s Laser Defence System Set for 2025 Operational Launch
The Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence, Major General (Ret.) Eyal Zamir, has approved the rapid expansion of Magen Or (Iron Beam), Israel’s pioneering laser interception system, marking a significant step forward in addressing the threat of missile...
Israel’s Retaliatory Strike on Iran Inflicts Severe Damage on Missile Production Facilities
In a major escalation of tensions, satellite images have confirmed extensive damage to critical Iranian missile production facilities in the Farchin and Khojir areas, east of Tehran. The strike, reportedly carried out by Israel, has severely impacted Iran’s capacity...
Iran Denies Extent of Israeli Strike Damage on Military Sites, Raising Questions on Next Moves
In a meticulously planned "Days of Repentance" operation, Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iranian military facilities early Saturday, focusing on disrupting Iran’s missile production capabilities while minimizing casualties. According to a source who spoke to...
Is Israel Short on Interceptor Missiles?
Israel is reportedly facing a potential shortage of interceptor missiles as it ramps up efforts to strengthen its air defenses against threats from Iran and its regional proxies, according to military experts and defense officials. This shortage has sparked concerns...
U.S. Deploys Advanced Missile Defence System as Israel Readies Response to Iran’s Missile Attack
In response to increasing tensions with Iran, the United States is preparing to enhance Israel's air defence capabilities by deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system and U.S. personnel. The THAAD deployment is a key component of U.S....
Israel’s Economy at a Crossroads: Governor Yaron’s Bold Warning and Call for Immediate Action
Prof. Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel, has stressed the gravity of Israel’s economic challenges, driven by the ongoing war and fiscal pressures, while calling on the government to act swiftly to mitigate long-term damage during his press conference today....
Iran Warns Israel Against Military Strike, Threatens Retaliation Amid Regional Tensions
In a new round of escalating rhetoric, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Israel on Tuesday "not to test Iran's resolve" as tensions between the two nations rise. Speaking at a conference in Tehran titled “Al-Aqsa Flood; The Beginning of Nasrallah,”...
UBS Forecasts Shekel Turbulence, Moderate Impact on Oil Market
The Israeli economy, reeling from the recent geopolitical upheavals, faces an uncertain future, particularly with the shekel showing continued volatility. A report from Swiss banking giant UBS outlines three potential paths for the shekel in the wake of the conflict...
Israeli Defence Industry Pushes Forward Despite Economic Downgrade
Despite the recent downgrading of Israel's credit rating by both Moody's and S&P, the Israeli defense industry shows no signs of slowing down. The sector continues to thrive, unveiling new projects, securing substantial contracts, and maintaining a strong outlook...
S&P Follows Moody’s in Downgrading Israel’s Credit Rating Due to Security Concerns
Israel's credit rating has faced another blow as the global credit rating agency S&P downgraded the government's rating by one notch from A+ to A, with a negative outlook. This follows an earlier downgrade by Moody's, signalling increasing concerns over Israel's...
Moody’s Downgrade of Israel’s Credit Rating: Is It Justified?
In a surprising move, Moody's credit rating agency delivered a blow to the Israeli economy, downgrading its credit rating from A2 to Baa1, with a continued negative outlook. This is the lowest rating Israel has received since Moody's began assessing the country in...
Corporate Software Giant Salesforce Spends $2.6 Billion on Two Israeli Companies
In a move to counter the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and stay relevant in the rapidly changing software landscape, Salesforce has turned to Israel's vibrant tech scene. Recent acquisitions by the global software giant have highlighted the attractiveness of...
Israel’s Economy: Mixed Signals for Investors Amidst Escalating Risks
Investor sentiment towards Israel can be tricky to decipher, with contrasting indicators painting an ambiguous picture. On the one hand, certain data points suggest significant concerns among investors, while on the other hand, indicators such as the dollar-shekel...
When Will Europe Wake Up? Israel’s Fight for Survival Is Increasingly Seen as Aggression
Since October 8, 2023, Israel has endured relentless, unprovoked rocket attacks from Hezbollah. Despite this ongoing aggression, an increasing number of European countries seem to struggle with the fundamental idea that Israel, like any sovereign nation, has the right...
What Impact Will the War with Hezbollah Have on the Israeli Stock Market?
As the conflict in northern Israel intensifies, investors in the local capital market are bracing for potential shocks to the Israeli stock market. Following the escalation of hostilities over the weekend, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened with notable declines,...
Fed Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2020, Opting For More Aggressive Move
In a significant monetary policy shift, the U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a 0.5% cut in the benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 5%. This marks the first rate reduction since March 2020, breaking a streak of seven consecutive meetings where rates were...
From Terrorists to Victims: How the Media Softens Its Stance on Hezbollah
In the last eighteen hours, global media has been shocked by reports of series of explosions involving thousands of pagers in Lebanon. The event, which has been widely linked to Israeli warnings to Hezbollah to cease its attacks, has captured headlines worldwide....
Israel’s Fight for Survival: As the World Wavers, Israel Prepares to Stand Alone
In the face of an existential battle against terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, Israel finds itself increasingly isolated. It has been almost a year since country has been grappling with escalating security threats, starting with the horrific terrorist attacks by...
Innovation
Founder of Stripe Visits Tel Aviv, Sparking Speculation
Patrick Collison, the Irish-born co-founder and CEO of the global payments giant Stripe, has revealed his arrival in Tel Aviv during a visit to Israel....
U.S.-Based Bitsight Acquires Israeli Cyber Intelligence Firm Cybersixgill for $130 Million
American cybersecurity company Bitsight has acquired Israeli threat intelligence firm Cybersixgill in a deal valued at approximately $130 million. Elron Ventures, a major investor in Cybersixgill, is expected to receive around $22 million from the transaction. Founded...
XTEND Raises $40 Million in Funding After Proving Drone Capabilities in Combat
XTEND, an Israeli drone manufacturer specializing in attack and intelligence drones, has successfully raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. The funding follows the proven performance of XTEND's drones in urban combat during the war with Hamas. While the...
Nvidia Acquires Israeli Start-Up Run:ai for $700M
Nvidia, a renowned leader in graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, has made a significant move in the tech industry by announcing the acquisition of Israeli start-up Run:ai. The company has developed an innovative operating...
Unprecedented Intercept: Israel’s Defence Triumphs Against Iranian Assault
The Iranian parliament erupted in celebratory chants of "Death to Israel!" on a Sunday morning, hailing what they perceived as a successful missile and UAV attack on Israel. However, despite the fervor of the moment, the reality paints a different picture: almost 99%...
Economy
Bank of Israel is More Optimistic on Economy in 2025
The Monetary Committee has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged for the eighth consecutive time at 4.50%. This decision reflects a decrease in the...
Israel’s Economy Shows Resilience and Growth Amid Challenges
More than a year into the ongoing conflict, Israel’s economy is demonstrating resilience and renewed investor confidence, with recent data highlighting a positive trajectory. Key economic indicators from the past months suggest that Israel is on a path of recovery and...
What Would the Collapse of Iran’s Regime Mean for Energy Markets?
Iran’s regional dominance and its role as a key player in the global energy market have long been underpinned by its vast oil and gas reserves. However, the regime’s reliance on proxy organizations and its economic mismanagement have placed it in a precarious...
Israel’s Economy Surprises with Strong Q3 Growth: 3.8% Annualized Increase
Israel’s economy posted a significant rebound in the third quarter of 2024, with GDP growing at an annualized rate of 3.8%, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). On a quarterly basis, GDP expanded by 0.9% compared to the previous quarter, marking a...
Israel’s Economy at a Crossroads: Governor Yaron’s Bold Warning and Call for Immediate Action
Prof. Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel, has stressed the gravity of Israel’s economic challenges, driven by the ongoing war and fiscal pressures, while calling on the government to act swiftly to mitigate long-term damage during his press conference today....
Company Reporting
Greece and Israel in Talks for €2 Billion Air Defence System Deal
Greece is reportedly in discussions with Israel to procure a defence system similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, in a deal estimated at around €2 billion ($2.11...
Israel’s Laser Defence System Set for 2025 Operational Launch
The Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence, Major General (Ret.) Eyal Zamir, has approved the rapid expansion of Magen Or (Iron Beam), Israel’s pioneering laser interception system, marking a significant step forward in addressing the threat of missile...
Corporate Software Giant Salesforce Spends $2.6 Billion on Two Israeli Companies
In a move to counter the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and stay relevant in the rapidly changing software landscape, Salesforce has turned to Israel's vibrant tech scene. Recent acquisitions by the global software giant have highlighted the attractiveness of...
Intel Unveils Revolutionary AI-Enabled Microchip, Created Exclusively in Israel
As Intel prepares for a crucial board meeting in mid-September, reports reveal ongoing adjustments to its corporate strategy in response to a pressing liquidity crisis. Recent speculation suggested a potential split into two distinct companies focused on chip...
Check Point Expands Its Portfolio by Acquiring Israeli Cyber Company
Israeli cybersecurity giant Check Point has announced the purchase of Cyberint, a company specializing in external risk assessment and management. The acquisition comes just a month after the appointment of Check Point's new CEO, Nadav Tzafir. This deal, valued at...
Stock Market
Nvidia’s Dominance: A Case of Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees in the Chip Industry
The semiconductor industry faced a year of divergence, driven by Nvidia's extraordinary rise and the uneven performance of chip indices. While artificial...
What Impact Will the War with Hezbollah Have on the Israeli Stock Market?
As the conflict in northern Israel intensifies, investors in the local capital market are bracing for potential shocks to the Israeli stock market. Following the escalation of hostilities over the weekend, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened with notable declines,...
Fed Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2020, Opting For More Aggressive Move
In a significant monetary policy shift, the U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a 0.5% cut in the benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 5%. This marks the first rate reduction since March 2020, breaking a streak of seven consecutive meetings where rates were...
A Quiet Comeback: Tel Aviv Stock Market Surpasses Global Markets Despite Uncertainty
The lesson of remaining calm during stock market declines is one many long-term investors are familiar with. Reacting hastily to a market drop often results in missing the subsequent rebound, a common pitfall for those focused on short-term fluctuations. A clear...
Navigating Market Volatility: Is It Time To Sell or Hold Your Stocks?
The stock market has been exceptionally volatile in recent weeks, with investors facing uncertainty amidst disappointing earnings reports from major technology companies, unexpected macroeconomic data, and geopolitical tensions, including the possibility of a...
Portfolio
Thriving Amid Turbulence: How Foreign Investors Reap Rewards from Israel’s Volatile Markets
The intersection of geopolitics and economics often results in unpredictable market dynamics, particularly in regions with frequent conflict. Israel’s wartime...
Israel’s Economy: Mixed Signals for Investors Amidst Escalating Risks
Investor sentiment towards Israel can be tricky to decipher, with contrasting indicators painting an ambiguous picture. On the one hand, certain data points suggest significant concerns among investors, while on the other hand, indicators such as the dollar-shekel...
Why Today’s Tel Aviv Stock Market Decline Was Milder Than Global Counterparts
Amidst sharp declines in world markets, veteran investor Amir Eyal, chairman and chief investment strategist of the Infinity Group, offers a seasoned perspective. In an interview with the Hebrew business news outlet Globes, Eyal reflects on his 40 years in the capital...
Investment Opportunity: High Yield and Safety in Israeli Government Bonds Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
In the wake of growing fears of a significant security escalation in the north against Hezbollah, the pressure on bonds issued by the Israeli government has intensified. This situation presents a unique investment opportunity, primarily due to the soaring yields on...
Reevaluating the “Sell in May and Go Away” Strategy: Is It Still Relevant?
The age-old adage in capital markets, "Sell in May and go away," suggests that the May to October period yields low returns, making it prudent for traders to exit the market during this time. However, a closer examination of Wall Street's returns during these months...
Real Estate
Israel’s Housing Market: High Supply, Rising Prices, and Unresolved Challenges
Recent data from the Israeli real estate market reveals a paradox: despite a growing supply of apartments, prices continue to rise. The annual increase in...
Office Space Oversupply Challenges Tel Aviv’s Real Estate Landscape
In a striking turn of events, the once-booming demand for office spaces in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan has dwindled, leaving prestigious towers like Azrieli and Yigal Alon with entire floors standing abandoned. A recent study by Dr. Rina Degani of Geocartography reveals...
Israeli Real Estate Market Defies Market Trends, Despite Decline in Apartment Sales
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's real estate market is experiencing a decline in apartment sales, but construction activity is reaching unprecedented levels, defying expectations. According to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, the third...
Israel’s real estate market faces steep decline in new starts
Construction activity in Israel is experiencing a significant decline, primarily due to the country's economic situation. In the first quarter of this year, the number of construction starts decreased by 25% compared to the same period last year, making it the...
Israeli housing market faces looming crisis as mortgage volume declines
Recent data from the Bank of Israel highlights a worrying trend in the housing market, signalling the onset of a significant crisis. The monthly mortgage volume has returned to levels seen three years ago, indicating a decline in real estate market activity. While the...
Israel’s Economy Shows Resilience and Growth Amid Challenges
More than a year into the ongoing conflict, Israel’s economy is demonstrating resilience and renewed investor confidence, with recent data highlighting a positive trajectory. Key economic indicators from the past months suggest that Israel is on a path of recovery and...
Nvidia’s Dominance: A Case of Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees in the Chip Industry
The semiconductor industry faced a year of divergence, driven by Nvidia's extraordinary rise and the uneven performance of chip indices. While artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionized the tech landscape, its benefits concentrated on a few companies, leaving others...
What Would the Collapse of Iran’s Regime Mean for Energy Markets?
Iran’s regional dominance and its role as a key player in the global energy market have long been underpinned by its vast oil and gas reserves. However, the regime’s reliance on proxy organizations and its economic mismanagement have placed it in a precarious...
Founder of Stripe Visits Tel Aviv, Sparking Speculation
Patrick Collison, the Irish-born co-founder and CEO of the global payments giant Stripe, has revealed his arrival in Tel Aviv during a visit to Israel. Sharing a photo of the city’s iconic seaside promenade on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), Collison...
Thriving Amid Turbulence: How Foreign Investors Reap Rewards from Israel’s Volatile Markets
The intersection of geopolitics and economics often results in unpredictable market dynamics, particularly in regions with frequent conflict. Israel’s wartime economy is a prime example. While many anticipated a stabilization of the Israeli stock market and currency...
Israel’s Economy Surprises with Strong Q3 Growth: 3.8% Annualized Increase
Israel’s economy posted a significant rebound in the third quarter of 2024, with GDP growing at an annualized rate of 3.8%, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). On a quarterly basis, GDP expanded by 0.9% compared to the previous quarter, marking a...
Greece and Israel in Talks for €2 Billion Air Defence System Deal
Greece is reportedly in discussions with Israel to procure a defence system similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, in a deal estimated at around €2 billion ($2.11 billion). According to senior Greek sources, the negotiations underscore Greece’s commitment to bolstering its...
U.S.-Based Bitsight Acquires Israeli Cyber Intelligence Firm Cybersixgill for $130 Million
American cybersecurity company Bitsight has acquired Israeli threat intelligence firm Cybersixgill in a deal valued at approximately $130 million. Elron Ventures, a major investor in Cybersixgill, is expected to receive around $22 million from the transaction. Founded...
Israel’s Laser Defence System Set for 2025 Operational Launch
The Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence, Major General (Ret.) Eyal Zamir, has approved the rapid expansion of Magen Or (Iron Beam), Israel’s pioneering laser interception system, marking a significant step forward in addressing the threat of missile...
Israel’s Retaliatory Strike on Iran Inflicts Severe Damage on Missile Production Facilities
In a major escalation of tensions, satellite images have confirmed extensive damage to critical Iranian missile production facilities in the Farchin and Khojir areas, east of Tehran. The strike, reportedly carried out by Israel, has severely impacted Iran’s capacity...