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...
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....
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...
Israel’s Inflation Hits 3.6% Amid Housing Price Surge
The Central Bureau of Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data this evening, revealing a significant rise in inflation. The CPI for August increased by 0.9%, pushing the 12-month inflation rate to 3.6%. This surge in prices raises expectations...