Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is looking to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion. This potential acquisition, which would be the largest in Alphabet’s history, underscores the tech giant’s strategic push into the cybersecurity...
India-Israel Defence Collaboration: A Strategic Partnership in Missile and Drone Production
India is playing a pivotal role in producing missiles and drones for Israel, which are integral to Israel's "Iron Swords" war effort, as reported by Al Jazeera. This partnership underscores the significant defense cooperation between New Delhi and Jerusalem,...
Increasing Leviathan Gas Exports: Potential Risks and Promising Economic Benefits for Israel
In a major development, the oil commissioner at the Ministry of Energy has indicated that the Leviathan partnership could potentially export an additional 118 BCM (billion cubic meters) of natural gas, more than doubling current levels. While not an official export...
Unexpected Inflation Slowdown: May CPI Surprises with Modest Rise of 0.2%
In a surprising turn of events, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May exhibited a modest increase of 0.2% on a monthly basis, defying earlier forecasts which had anticipated a rise of 0.5%-0.6%. Over the past year, the CPI climbed by 2.8%, mirroring the previous...
Speed Limits Reinforced: Cars to Feature Computerized Speed Regulation
Starting next month, every new car sold in Europe will come equipped with a system known as Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), designed to limit vehicle speed. While some imported cars in Israel already feature this technology, the numbers are currently limited....
High Profits And Low Valuations: Why Are Major Israeli Banks Struggling?
In recent months, there has been a growing consensus among financial experts that the Israeli stock market is poised for a significant rally. However, despite these optimistic forecasts, the market has yet to deliver the anticipated gains. While Wall Street's S&P...
Israeli 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
The yield on Israeli 10-year bonds surpassed the 5% threshold, marking its highest level in 13 years. This surge occurred just hours before the Bank of Israel's announcement on May 27 to maintain the interest rate at 4.5%. Despite the decision to keep the rate steady,...
Bank of Israel Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Israel has maintained the interest rate at 4.5%, marking the third consecutive time this year that the central bank has opted to leave the rate at current levels. This decision aligns with the predictions of leading economists, who anticipated no change on...
Nvidia Continues to Surprise Markets
Nvidia has firmly established itself as a global powerhouse, becoming the second-largest international employer in Israel, trailing only behind Intel. Over the past four years, its workforce in Israel has grown by over 50%, a testament to its rapid expansion and...
Israel’s Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 2.8%
Israel’s latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, has sparked significant interest and analysis among experts. The figures reveal a notable increase in consumer prices, both on a monthly and annual basis, presenting...