Economy

Bank of Israel's rate cut to 3.25% shapes money market fund yields, averaging 0.26% in September. An analysis compares fund performance, management fees, and tax advantages versus bank deposits.

Artificial intelligence is driving stock market gains while squeezing the rest of the market amid rising bond yields, high oil prices, and high interest rates.

Julius Baer's latest review highlights how AI data centers are driving nuclear energy demand, while the Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates to 5.50% amid rising inflation.

Five years after Kenny Rosenberg rescued El Al from collapse during the pandemic, his family's investment has surged 6.6 times to $1.5 billion. Amid reduced foreign competition, the airline achieved a massive financial turnaround, though rising ticket prices spark consumer debates.

The Tel Aviv Labor Court ordered an optics company to pay 280,000 NIS in unpaid overtime to an ex-employee who managed Latin American clients from home during evening hours.

Israel's government deficit reached 3.2% of GDP at the end of September, totaling 71.8 billion shekels over the past 12 months. While the year-to-date cumulative deficit remains low at 29.5 billion shekels, economists urge caution due to slow civilian budget execution and expected year-end spending surges.

The Bank of Israel has finalized new crypto banking guidelines effective May 2027, abolishing the automatic 100,000 shekel threshold for source-of-funds checks and shifting to a risk-based approach.

Panmure Liberum warns the S&P 500 could crash 35% to 5,000 by late next year due to an AI bubble burst, mirroring warnings from Ray Dalio and Michael Burry.

The deadline for 1,100 Dan public transport members to sell their shares in a 2.8 billion shekel valuation deal has been extended amid low initial turnout and complex tax considerations.

Alfi Bendak Portfolio Management appointed Liron Avraham, a senior tech executive formerly with Outbrain and Teads, as an external director to oversee the firm's governance.

The Haifa District Planning Committee approved Neighborhood 14 in Caesaria, featuring 735 housing units, commercial spaces, and multi-family developments across 280 dunams.

Migdal Holdings announces that owner Shlomo Eliyahu will temporarily serve as CEO following Yossi Ben Baruch's departure. The firm approaches a 20 billion shekel market valuation.

Quantum computing stocks face a reality check on Wall Street, but analysts eye 2027 for commercial advantage amid rising government funding and technological milestones.

Housing prices in Bat Yam's Park HaYam neighborhood have plateaued after years of rapid growth. An analysis of transactions on HaKomemiyut Street reveals current market trends, property values, and price comparisons with other coastal cities.

Israeli consumers recovered over 855,000 NIS in 2025 following Ministry of Communications interventions, as telecom complaints rose by 9.5% to nearly 8,000 cases.

CAL reports 200,000 users for its FlyAll club and introduces a $150 retention bonus, intensifying competition against El Al's Fly Card and Isracard.

Rotem Iram, CEO of cyber insurance startup At Bay, discusses the company's acquisition by Munich Re for 575 million dollars, navigating the post-bubble tech downturn, and his decision to return to Israel.

A luxury single-family home in Pardes Hanna-Karkur was sold for 7.25 million shekels in an off-market deal, highlighting soaring demand and low supply for ground-level properties.

Bitcoin fell below $83,000 to $82,734 on Wednesday amid rising oil prices, surging US bond yields, and renewed tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

Horizon Capital Markets is merging with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange cash shell Blue Wave in a deal valuing the investment house at approximately 40 million NIS.

The Super El Nino climate phenomenon is triggering a severe global sugar shortage, pushing international food prices to three-year highs and threatening to stoke inflation in Israel.

Amazon confirmed a new round of targeted layoffs affecting under 1,000 corporate employees in its stores division, coinciding with the Prime Big Deal Days shopping event.

The US dollar and euro remain stable against the shekel at 3.07 NIS and 3.44 NIS respectively, while the greenback holds near global peak levels following hawkish Fed minutes.

Asian and Wall Street markets retreat as U.S. Treasury yields hit 24-year highs. Ray Dalio warns of an impending AI bubble amid soaring debt and interest rates.

Samsung Electronics projects Q3 operating profits to exceed 100 trillion won, driven by soaring AI chip demand and setting a historic global tech record.

Yishpro and Tnuport are joining forces with Med-1 to build an 18-megawatt data center in Beit Lid with an 800 million shekel investment, expanding into digital infrastructure.

Credit card clearing tariffs and terminal fees for Israeli businesses rose this week, sparking tensions between financial firms and transaction infrastructure provider Sheba over rising operational costs.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is considering bidding for the Cyprus Stock Exchange in an upcoming privatization tender to expand its presence in the eurozone and pursue international growth.

Kitchen cloths and sponges left damp can breed harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Experts recommend frequent washing, proper drying, and regular replacement.

A Beersheba Labor Court ordered a company to pay 890,000 NIS in compensation after failing to transfer pension funds for a 52-day employment period, breaking the worker's insurance continuity.

ROOMS, the Fattal Group's coworking network, is opening its 15th branch at Ramat Gan's Elite Tower with a 24 million shekel investment, spanning the 26th-28th floors.

Nina Yuzushin, a 25-year-old startup professional from Haifa, shares her journey of helping her family escape debt and adopting a passive S&P 500 investing strategy.

A new survey by EER Global reveals that the hybrid work model remains deeply entrenched in Israel's tech and business sectors, with 70% of companies planning no policy changes.

The urban renewal project at 7 Biltmore Street in Tel Aviv, home to singer Yehuda Poliker, advances as the District Court dismisses a delay request.

Tel Aviv's rental market faces a crisis as soaring prices drive tenant turnover up to 22.6 percent. Rising costs and greedy landlords force many residents to relocate annually.

A 140 million shekel class-action lawsuit was filed against EAPC in Beersheba over severe air pollution and fuel odors affecting Eilat residents.

Ondas announced over $165 million in new defense orders, bringing its total bookings since June 30 to over $270 million, driven by strong demand for autonomous systems.

Discover how to locate and cancel forgotten monthly premium subscriptions on Android devices through Google Play to stop unnecessary recurring credit card charges.

Supermarket chain Osher Ad is selling a Bosch built-in oven for 999 NIS, marking a price gap of up to 900 NIS compared to competing Israeli retailers.

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz revealed that a $1,200 economy ticket to New York leaves airlines with virtually zero profit amid soaring fuel costs, relying instead on business class and cargo.