The Histadrut call for a strike was a serious misstep for the Israeli economy. It is disheartening to see unions, meant to be the bedrock of worker advocacy and economic stability, hijacked by their leadership to serve political agendas that jeopardize the very economy they are supposed to protect. Op-ed.
International credit ratings company Fitch downgrades Israel's credit rating to “A” from “A+” with a negative outlook. Accountant General: The Israeli economy will know how to deal with all the challenges we face.
Heads of authorities in the north joined the fight to save local businesses and called on the government to include them in the government grants budget to prevent their collapse.
Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat closed trading in the NYSE amidst dozens of Israeli flags hanging in the main hall.
'Israel's economy strong, stable, & resilient, whoever invests in Israel profits,' PM Netanyahu, Finance Min. Smotrich, stress in statement.
Muggers of Israel threaten "do what we say, even if it is againsts your best interests, or we will damage your economy etc." Op-ed
PM, Finance Minister reject warnings by Bank of Israel governor Israel's credit rating could be lowered in response to proposed reforms.
PM at Cabinet meeting lauds approval of 120 new medicines and treatments, success of Israeli economy under his leadership.
The Economist ranked the US in the 20th spot among OECD nations.
Economist and mortgage consultant Be’eri Gurtler Har-Tuv speaks about the Bank of Israel interest rate increase and the Israeli economy.
The country must do everything in its power to keep its university campuses open and running. Opinion.
PA cabinet leader says the PA's policy seeks to sever ties with the "occupation" and with the Israeli economy.
Expert gives gloomy prediction on Israel's ongoing recession, says economy will need 4-5 years to recover."
Despite global slowdown, Israeli unemployment rate falls below 5% for first time in decades.
Israeli businesses take a hit in 2016, signaling possible recession as growth fails to meet expectations.
'In Israel we have excessive regulation, excessive bureaucracy and excessive legislation,' says prime minister.
Steady rise in price of housing has finally halted. But is this just a pause or the sign of a long term change?
With deepening deflation despite soaring housing prices, will Israel be the next country to try extreme monetary policies?
Once vaunted Israeli hi-tech sector now faces decline, as there are not enough computer science graduates to sustain growth.
Lack of competition exacerbating gap between rich and poor; Israel still one of the world's most stable and flourishing economies.
Because his coalition is so small, Binyamin Netanyahu's government doesn't have many options to promote the economy, said Moody's.
Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar issued Halakhic rulings aimed at preventing an economic crisis in Israel and narrowing the wealth gap.
Eli Groner, Israel’s Economic Envoy in Washington, at AIPAC: Israel has created a culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism.
Governor of Bank of Israel surprises the market, raises interest by 0.5 percent.
The recent diplomatic spat with the United States has not affected Israeli consumer confidence, which is rising rapidly.
The Egyptian Energy Ministry has denied reports it is planning to include Israel in a project to create a regional electricity grid.
A $1,000 investment in the S&P 500 in the US in 2000 would be worth $918 today. The same amount in Israel’s top index would have more than doubled.
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer announces 0.25% interest hike, making Israel the first to raise interest since global financial crisis hit.
