Fitch Maintains Israel’s Credit Rating at A
In its latest review, international credit rating agency Fitch has maintained Israel’s credit rating at A with a negative outlook, citing economic resilience alongside persistent fiscal and political challenges. This decision follows a downgrade in August 2024,...
Surpassing Expectations: How Israeli Companies Beat Every Prediction
Almost no one saw it coming. As the Iron Sword War erupted, so did dire economic predictions. With high interest rates, persistent inflation, and a somber national mood, analysts foresaw a crisis. The shekel depreciated, bond yields soared, and Israel's stock market...
Shekel Weakens Amid Security and Political Uncertainty
The Israeli shekel fell sharply against major currencies today, reaching a five-month low of 3.7 shekels per U.S. dollar. Against the euro, the shekel also depreciated by approximately 0.5%, now standing at 4 shekels per euro. This marks a 2.7% decline against the...
German Insurance Giant Munich Re Acquires Israeli Insurtech Start Up
In a week marked by a record-breaking $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz by Google, the insurtech sector also saw significant movement with German insurance giant Munich Re acquiring Israeli-founded startup Next Insurance for $2.6 billion. This...
Unveiled: Classified Docs Show Hamas’ Plan to Annihilate Israel with Iran’s Help
Newly uncovered documents seized by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza during the ongoing war with Hamas shed light on the extensive preparations the militant group undertook leading up to the October 7 attack. These documents, some of which were used in internal...
IDF Strikes Hamas Targets as the Terror Group Rejects Hostage Release Deal
The Israeli government has launched a large-scale air offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following repeated refusals by the terror group to release Israeli hostages. The decision was announced overnight by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister...
Headlines
Fitch Maintains Israel’s Credit Rating at A
In its latest review, international credit rating agency Fitch has maintained Israel’s credit rating at A with a negative outlook, citing economic resilience alongside persistent fiscal and political challenges. This decision follows a downgrade in August 2024,...
Surpassing Expectations: How Israeli Companies Beat Every Prediction
Almost no one saw it coming. As the Iron Sword War erupted, so did dire economic predictions. With high interest rates, persistent inflation, and a somber national mood, analysts foresaw a crisis. The shekel depreciated, bond yields soared, and Israel's stock market...
Shekel Weakens Amid Security and Political Uncertainty
The Israeli shekel fell sharply against major currencies today, reaching a five-month low of 3.7 shekels per U.S. dollar. Against the euro, the shekel also depreciated by approximately 0.5%, now standing at 4 shekels per euro. This marks a 2.7% decline against the...
German Insurance Giant Munich Re Acquires Israeli Insurtech Start Up
In a week marked by a record-breaking $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz by Google, the insurtech sector also saw significant movement with German insurance giant Munich Re acquiring Israeli-founded startup Next Insurance for $2.6 billion. This...
Unveiled: Classified Docs Show Hamas’ Plan to Annihilate Israel with Iran’s Help
Newly uncovered documents seized by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza during the ongoing war with Hamas shed light on the extensive preparations the militant group undertook leading up to the October 7 attack. These documents, some of which were used in internal...
IDF Strikes Hamas Targets as the Terror Group Rejects Hostage Release Deal
The Israeli government has launched a large-scale air offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following repeated refusals by the terror group to release Israeli hostages. The decision was announced overnight by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister...
Beyond Oil: The Kibbutz Foodtech Stock That Skyrocketed 500% in a Year
Nearly three years after its debut on the Canadian Stock Exchange, Israeli foodtech company Beyond Oil is experiencing a remarkable stock surge. The company, which initially struggled with fluctuating stock prices, saw its shares drop to a low of 0.5 Canadian dollars....
Tech Mega-Deal: Google Looks to Buy Israeli Cyber Firm for $30 Billion
After an abrupt end to negotiations last July, Google and Wiz are back at the negotiating table. According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is once again in talks to acquire the Israeli cybersecurity company - this time with an offer...
Israel’s Next Vision Sees Major Share Sale as Foreign Investor Enters the Fold
Next Vision Stabilized Systems (NXSN.TA), a leading Israeli tech firm, saw a prominent English hedge fund acquire a 2.5% stake in the company for NIS 192 million. Israeli insurance giant Clal has also joined the deal, snapping up additional shares valued at NIS 40...
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Reports Strong Growth in Revenue and Profit
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) ended 2024 on a high note, reporting a 22% increase in net profit, reaching 101.4 million shekels. This growth was driven by rising revenues from information distribution, connectivity services, and clearing operations. Overall, the...
Israeli Banks Post Record Profits as Leumi Surprises with Strong Earnings
Israel’s banking sector is experiencing an exceptional year, with both Bank Leumi and Bank Hapoalim reporting record-breaking profits for 2024. Following Hapoalim’s strong financial performance, Leumi delivered an even bigger surprise, posting a 40% surge in net...
Israel’s Property Market: Is It a Good Time to Buy?
The Israeli real estate market continues to experience rising prices, yet signs of a slowdown and mounting challenges for developers suggest a shift in the industry. According to the latest report from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), apartment prices rose by...
Israeli CPI Sees Significant Impact from Construction Wage Adjustments and Tax Increases
The Israeli Consumer Price Index (CPI) has experienced notable fluctuations recently, largely driven by shifts in labor costs within the construction sector and government-imposed tax increases. One of the most significant changes was a retrospective update in the...
Israeli Online Presence and the Battle Between Tech Giants
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, tech giants Apple and Meta (formerly Facebook) continue their battle for consumer attention, each pushing the boundaries of innovation and user engagement. While Apple remains firmly rooted in its hardware-centric business...
Foreign Buyers Drive Surge in Israel’s Property Market
The Israeli property market has witnessed a notable uptick in activity among foreign buyers, particularly since the outbreak of recent conflicts. This renewed interest has primarily been driven by religious communities, with Jerusalem emerging as a key focal point for...
Chinese Startup DeepSeek Challenges US Giants with Cheaper, More Efficient Model
Amid rising tensions and restrictions imposed by the United States on China’s access to cutting-edge technology, a Chinese startup named DeepSeek has emerged as a major disruptor in the field of artificial intelligence. The company has developed AI models that are not...
Bank of Israel Governor Highlights Economic Challenges and Optimism Amid Regional Developments
Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron recently addressed critical economic and geopolitical issues during interviews at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking with CNBC, Yaron acknowledged that inflation remains above the target range of 1% to 3%, and...
India Partners with Israel on Advanced Missile Systems for Naval Defence
India recently finalised a major defence contract, purchasing Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems worth 29.6 billion rupees (approximately $340 million) from Bharat Dynamics, a partner of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This significant acquisition...
Shifting Economic Outlook for Israel in 2025
Until recently, there was a broad consensus among economists regarding Israel's economic trajectory for 2025. The general expectation aligned with the Bank of Israel's forecasts, which predicted one to two interest rate cuts over the year and an inflation rate around...
Green Shoots of Economic Recovery: Shopping Trends on the Rise in Early 2025
The past week has witnessed a notable resurgence in consumer spending, spurred by an unusually warm winter, a recently announced ceasefire with Hamas. This resurgence marks a stark contrast to the preceding two weeks of economic slowdown, as revealed by data from the...
Elbit Systems’ Stock Soars Amid Industry Shifts
The geopolitical landscape significantly influences the defence industry, as evidenced by the performance of Elbit Systems' stock over recent years. When the war erupted in Ukraine in early 2022, there was a notable surge in Elbit's stock due to anticipated increases...
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...
Innovation
Beyond Oil: The Kibbutz Foodtech Stock That Skyrocketed 500% in a Year
Nearly three years after its debut on the Canadian Stock Exchange, Israeli foodtech company Beyond Oil is experiencing a remarkable stock surge. The company,...
Israeli Online Presence and the Battle Between Tech Giants
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, tech giants Apple and Meta (formerly Facebook) continue their battle for consumer attention, each pushing the boundaries of innovation and user engagement. While Apple remains firmly rooted in its hardware-centric business...
Chinese Startup DeepSeek Challenges US Giants with Cheaper, More Efficient Model
Amid rising tensions and restrictions imposed by the United States on China’s access to cutting-edge technology, a Chinese startup named DeepSeek has emerged as a major disruptor in the field of artificial intelligence. The company has developed AI models that are not...
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...
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...
Economy
Fitch Maintains Israel’s Credit Rating at A
In its latest review, international credit rating agency Fitch has maintained Israel’s credit rating at A with a negative outlook, citing economic resilience...
Surpassing Expectations: How Israeli Companies Beat Every Prediction
Almost no one saw it coming. As the Iron Sword War erupted, so did dire economic predictions. With high interest rates, persistent inflation, and a somber national mood, analysts foresaw a crisis. The shekel depreciated, bond yields soared, and Israel's stock market...
Shekel Weakens Amid Security and Political Uncertainty
The Israeli shekel fell sharply against major currencies today, reaching a five-month low of 3.7 shekels per U.S. dollar. Against the euro, the shekel also depreciated by approximately 0.5%, now standing at 4 shekels per euro. This marks a 2.7% decline against the...
German Insurance Giant Munich Re Acquires Israeli Insurtech Start Up
In a week marked by a record-breaking $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz by Google, the insurtech sector also saw significant movement with German insurance giant Munich Re acquiring Israeli-founded startup Next Insurance for $2.6 billion. This...
IDF Strikes Hamas Targets as the Terror Group Rejects Hostage Release Deal
The Israeli government has launched a large-scale air offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following repeated refusals by the terror group to release Israeli hostages. The decision was announced overnight by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister...
Company Reporting
Tech Mega-Deal: Google Looks to Buy Israeli Cyber Firm for $30 Billion
After an abrupt end to negotiations last July, Google and Wiz are back at the negotiating table. According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal,...
Israel’s Next Vision Sees Major Share Sale as Foreign Investor Enters the Fold
Next Vision Stabilized Systems (NXSN.TA), a leading Israeli tech firm, saw a prominent English hedge fund acquire a 2.5% stake in the company for NIS 192 million. Israeli insurance giant Clal has also joined the deal, snapping up additional shares valued at NIS 40...
Israeli Banks Post Record Profits as Leumi Surprises with Strong Earnings
Israel’s banking sector is experiencing an exceptional year, with both Bank Leumi and Bank Hapoalim reporting record-breaking profits for 2024. Following Hapoalim’s strong financial performance, Leumi delivered an even bigger surprise, posting a 40% surge in net...
India Partners with Israel on Advanced Missile Systems for Naval Defence
India recently finalised a major defence contract, purchasing Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems worth 29.6 billion rupees (approximately $340 million) from Bharat Dynamics, a partner of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This significant acquisition...
Elbit Systems’ Stock Soars Amid Industry Shifts
The geopolitical landscape significantly influences the defence industry, as evidenced by the performance of Elbit Systems' stock over recent years. When the war erupted in Ukraine in early 2022, there was a notable surge in Elbit's stock due to anticipated increases...
Stock Market
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Reports Strong Growth in Revenue and Profit
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) ended 2024 on a high note, reporting a 22% increase in net profit, reaching 101.4 million shekels. This growth was driven...
Shifting Economic Outlook for Israel in 2025
Until recently, there was a broad consensus among economists regarding Israel's economic trajectory for 2025. The general expectation aligned with the Bank of Israel's forecasts, which predicted one to two interest rate cuts over the year and an inflation rate around...
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 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...
Portfolio
Israel’s Property Market: Is It a Good Time to Buy?
The Israeli real estate market continues to experience rising prices, yet signs of a slowdown and mounting challenges for developers suggest a shift in the...
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: 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...
Real Estate
Foreign Buyers Drive Surge in Israel’s Property Market
The Israeli property market has witnessed a notable uptick in activity among foreign buyers, particularly since the outbreak of recent conflicts. This renewed...
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 apartment prices between July-August 2023 and the same period in 2024 was recorded at 5.8%. However, focusing...
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...
Surpassing Expectations: How Israeli Companies Beat Every Prediction
Almost no one saw it coming. As the Iron Sword War erupted, so did dire economic predictions. With high interest rates, persistent inflation, and a somber national mood, analysts foresaw a crisis. The shekel depreciated, bond yields soared, and Israel's stock market...
Shekel Weakens Amid Security and Political Uncertainty
The Israeli shekel fell sharply against major currencies today, reaching a five-month low of 3.7 shekels per U.S. dollar. Against the euro, the shekel also depreciated by approximately 0.5%, now standing at 4 shekels per euro. This marks a 2.7% decline against the...
German Insurance Giant Munich Re Acquires Israeli Insurtech Start Up
In a week marked by a record-breaking $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz by Google, the insurtech sector also saw significant movement with German insurance giant Munich Re acquiring Israeli-founded startup Next Insurance for $2.6 billion. This...
Unveiled: Classified Docs Show Hamas’ Plan to Annihilate Israel with Iran’s Help
Newly uncovered documents seized by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza during the ongoing war with Hamas shed light on the extensive preparations the militant group undertook leading up to the October 7 attack. These documents, some of which were used in internal...
IDF Strikes Hamas Targets as the Terror Group Rejects Hostage Release Deal
The Israeli government has launched a large-scale air offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following repeated refusals by the terror group to release Israeli hostages. The decision was announced overnight by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister...
Beyond Oil: The Kibbutz Foodtech Stock That Skyrocketed 500% in a Year
Nearly three years after its debut on the Canadian Stock Exchange, Israeli foodtech company Beyond Oil is experiencing a remarkable stock surge. The company, which initially struggled with fluctuating stock prices, saw its shares drop to a low of 0.5 Canadian dollars....
Tech Mega-Deal: Google Looks to Buy Israeli Cyber Firm for $30 Billion
After an abrupt end to negotiations last July, Google and Wiz are back at the negotiating table. According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is once again in talks to acquire the Israeli cybersecurity company - this time with an offer...
Israel’s Next Vision Sees Major Share Sale as Foreign Investor Enters the Fold
Next Vision Stabilized Systems (NXSN.TA), a leading Israeli tech firm, saw a prominent English hedge fund acquire a 2.5% stake in the company for NIS 192 million. Israeli insurance giant Clal has also joined the deal, snapping up additional shares valued at NIS 40...
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Reports Strong Growth in Revenue and Profit
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) ended 2024 on a high note, reporting a 22% increase in net profit, reaching 101.4 million shekels. This growth was driven by rising revenues from information distribution, connectivity services, and clearing operations. Overall, the...
Israeli Banks Post Record Profits as Leumi Surprises with Strong Earnings
Israel’s banking sector is experiencing an exceptional year, with both Bank Leumi and Bank Hapoalim reporting record-breaking profits for 2024. Following Hapoalim’s strong financial performance, Leumi delivered an even bigger surprise, posting a 40% surge in net...