Economy

Dreams come true: Yonatan Ben-Shabat was severely wounded during the fighting in Gaza and today moves in a wheelchair, but this week he celebrated the opening of the new branch of his jewelry brand at Azrieli.

A new collective agreement has been signed, significantly upgrading employment conditions for 2,000 bus drivers at Kavim. The deal includes special monthly bonuses, increased welfare budgets, and salary hikes totaling thousands of shekels.

While the leading currency in the market manages to maintain stability and even rise slightly, Ethereum and Binance Coin disappoint traders with a red trend and surprising prices at the end of the trading day.

When one job opening receives hundreds of applications, methods must change. Yehonatan Alfasi from Ti-Space shares strategies to help candidates reach decision-makers directly.

Apartment prices in the periphery are relatively low, but vary from city to city. What is happening in Arad and Yeruham, and are off-plan apartments still a good deal?

Water company Mekorot reported a 291% surge in net profit to 243 million shekels for Q2 2026. However, the company warns it may halt new development projects due to an ongoing dispute with the Water Authority.

The fashion chain from the Castro-Hoodies group recorded a 70% jump in net profit to 30.6 million shekels and approved a 30 million shekel dividend. Despite improved margins, the stock, with a market cap of 1.03 billion shekels, has fallen by 15% year-to-date.

The occupancy of the HaSolelim project drove a 10% increase in Mivne's Net Operating Income (NOI) to 239 million shekels in Q2 2026. Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) rose by 15% to 178 million shekels.

The Israeli economy must abandon the habit of waiting for stability after every crisis. Uncertainty has become the new norm, requiring a shift in management strategies and state policy.

International airlines are gradually returning to Israel, increasing air cargo capacity and driving down transport costs. However, despite these lower logistics expenses, consumer prices remain high, failing to reflect the market stabilization.

In the central bank's blog, economists warned that a significant pullback in tech stocks is a plausible scenario that could threaten financial stability on the continent. Meanwhile, analysts are only raising their forecasts for the US stock market, in light of the strong second-quarter earnings season.

Nike remains one of the world's most prominent corporations, but a 78% drop from its all-time high prompts investors to examine whether the current price presents a genuine investment opportunity.

The District Committee has approved an urban renewal (pinui-binui) plan for a complex significantly damaged during the war. Details on the cooperation between the Tidhar Group and the Ramat Gan Municipality.

The Nasdaq stock exchange intends to extend trading hours in the US to nearly 23 hours, five days a week. The move is designed to meet the growing global demand for US stocks.

Popular squishy toys have come under scrutiny by U.S. authorities due to the risk of containing hazardous materials. Amazon has begun removing counterfeit products that fail to meet safety standards and may pose health risks to children.

New data from the Partner group, released on Tuesday, reveals the electricity consumption habits of households in Israel: how much we consume each month, when usage spikes, which cities lead the list, and how much it all costs us.

An investment apartment can provide rent and appreciation, but requires high capital, maintenance, and taxation. Investing in a stock portfolio provides liquidity and good returns over time, but taxation on profits is higher.

While the restaurant industry struggles for every shekel, the owner of the restaurant in question on Nachalat Binyamin breaks the rules and explains why he lets his customers "beat the system" knowingly.

An analysis reveals that contractors receive only 16% of the money due to 'on paper' sales. Ministry of Finance data explains why large contractors survive while small ones collapse.

The FFO of the company, managed by Hay Galis, rose by 6.8% in the half-year to approximately 532 million shekels, occupancy rates in Israel are touching 100%, and the company is pushing forward a series of new "Big Fashion" complexes. What is hidden behind the numbers and why is it important for your pension?

The "Rami Levy Shivuk HaShikma" chain is stepping up its efforts in the battle for the consumer's wallet by lowering prices on dozens of popular products, including a key home item.

The Plant Council warns against the Hayward variety of kiwi that reached shelves too early, after being picked while unripe. The Council calls to wait until October, when the Israeli fruit is expected to reach proper ripeness. "A handful of growers is harming consumers and the entire industry."

In celebration of the brand's decade of activity in the country, the official importer is launching a major promotion, lowering prices on dozens of sought-after kitchen and home appliances.

The Druze riots occurred at the Aran project last May. The heavy economic loss caused to Energix led the parent company, Alony Hetz, to record a loss attributable to shareholders of 178 million shekels. In addition, in the second quarter, Alony Hetz recorded an impairment of 188 million shekels due to a reduction in the value of land for development in England held by Brockton Everlast.

The Ministry of Economy has completed the allocation of quotas for the duty-free import of 880 tons of yellow cheese, to be sold at 540 locations nationwide. For the first time, discounted cheese will reach neighborhood grocery stores and mini-markets at a price of up to 4.5 shekels per 100 grams.

Three years after an unsuccessful attempt to take control of Petrochemicals, businessman Michael Bobrov sold his 18% stake in the company for 107 million shekels. The transaction was executed at a discount of over 20% to the market price.

The Ministry of Economy has finalized the allocation of duty-free yellow cheese import quotas, ensuring availability at low prices across hundreds of Carrefour locations and neighborhood stores.

Dalia Energy has secured approval from the Electricity Authority for the financial closing of the Eshkol Avshal project in Ashdod. Bank Hapoalim will serve as the senior debt arranger for the 5.2 billion shekel project.

375 salaries and more than 31 years of work: Lisbon has reached the top, leaving Tel Aviv behind. Where in Europe can you get an apartment in just 8 years of work, and why is a rare window of opportunity opening for buyers in Israel right now?

The holding company's quarterly loss was primarily driven by accounting write-downs in the British Brockton Everlast and Energix, while operational results of held companies rose by 14%. The stock trades at 30 shekels against a Net Asset Value (NAV) of 42.5 shekels. Is the discount justified?

The "Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma" chain is taking a dramatic step and lowering prices on dozens of popular food, beverage, and cleaning products. Here are the details of the promotions that will last until mid-September.

The luxury market in Jerusalem is not stalling: foreign residents are purchasing luxury apartments for tens of millions of shekels, at an average price of nearly 15 million shekels per unit.

The premium hair care brand Kérastase is launching a collaboration with Super-Pharm, opening an experiential space at the Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall featuring styling stations, games, and personalized gifts.

The Zoglobyk Group has signed a deal to acquire 70% of the Plant & Bean factory in Thailand, which produces meat substitutes and plant-based products; the deal amount was not disclosed. Meanwhile, Eli Zoglobyk will be appointed President of International Operations and will move to Thailand; Zion Balas will replace him as active Chairman.

A few days after the insurance giant reported massive profits of hundreds of millions of shekels, CEO Ronen Agassi and senior management left their offices to participate in a field initiative alongside a star from the series 'Checkout' (Kupa Rashit).

Tel Aviv closed in the red as Mizrahi Tefahot disappointed and dragged the banks down, but Maytronics surged on reports of talks for FIMI to enter. On Wall Street, oil jumped and yields are at a 19-year high. What is expected today?

A senior researcher claims that forecasts of Bitcoin reaching a value of one million dollars by 2030 ignore one critical metric: the amount of capital that must enter the market. Is one of the most popular forecasts in the crypto world further from reality than investors think?

New massive promotions at the popular retail chain feature huge discounts on sought-after pots, alongside dramatic price drops on coffee machines, Ninja appliances, and vacuum cleaners from leading brands.

The trading day is expected to open with declines. The escalation between the USA and Iran is dragging Asian stock markets down, while oil prices continue to climb. Wall Street closed in the red yesterday, with chip stocks being a bright spot. Government bond yields worldwide are climbing to new highs, which is triggering a new wave of concerns. Also: a research firm predicts an upside of over 16%...

The strengthening of the shekel against the dollar may lead to an immediate interest rate cut in September, but economists warn that the move is nearing exhaustion and that inflation is expected to climb again towards the end of the current year.