Amidst ongoing turbulence in the foreign exchange market, the shekel has shown resilience after a recent downturn, bouncing back against the dollar. On Tuesday, the dollar saw a 0.9% decrease compared to its representative rate, trading at 3.70 shekels. This follows a...
Fitch Ratings has announced its decision to uphold the country's credit rating at A+. The decision comes after a thorough review process during which a potential downgrade was under consideration. However, the outlook for Israel's rating has been downgraded from...
With travel slowly returning to pre-war levels, airlines are cautiously resuming flights to Israel. British Airways is set to recommence its Tel Aviv-London route this week, marking a significant step in the country's aviation recovery. The anticipated surge in...
In an unexpected divergence from conventional wisdom, global stock markets are experiencing a remarkable surge despite ominous signs of an economic slowdown. This phenomenon, observed across major exchanges in Frankfurt, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Tel Aviv, has...
The Israeli shekel has seen a significant surge in value against major foreign currencies, with the dollar plummeting by approximately 2% against the shekel and trading below the 3.6 shekels mark. Even the euro has witnessed a sharp depreciation against the shekel,...
In a widely anticipated move, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the interest rate at 5.5%. This decision aligns with early forecasts, which projected a 98% likelihood of the interest rate remaining unchanged, keeping it at a 22-year...
Amidst the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and rising tensions in various regions, a recent report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) sheds light on significant shifts in the global arms trade landscape. Covering the period...
Recent data on vehicle deliveries in Israel for the months of January and February 2024 reveals a notable trend toward electric vehicles (EVs), particularly those manufactured in China. Despite an overall decline in vehicle deliveries by approximately 16.9% compared...
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the national flag carrier of Azerbaijan, is set to be the first Muslim country to resume flights to Israel following a hiatus prompted by regional tensions. The decision comes after a five-month suspension due to the outbreak of the war...
Recent speculation from foreign financial institutions suggested an impending interest rate cut by the Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron. However, in a move that surprised many, the Bank of Israel opted to maintain the interest rate at 4.5%, defying...