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The decline in inflation and the strong shekel support a third consecutive reduction the day after tomorrow. On the other hand, the increase in government spending and security uncertainty raise concerns that prices will start rising again, so the Bank of Israel may leave the interest rate unchanged at 3.5%.

Asaf tried to be a carpenter but realized his passion is in cooking and today he works at a pizzeria. May teaches English mainly via Zoom and simultaneously acts in children's plays. They live in Tel Aviv, and to survive the cost of living in the city, they host friends at their home instead of going out to restaurants and compare prices online. "I will fast before I go into the red." The Tzurieli...

Yanai will remain with 40% of the shares, while Gili Raanan, Miki Malka, and Alan Howard will each hold 20%. The move is intended to create a broader ownership structure and bring fans back to the stands. Ongoing management will pass to Chairman Stav Shaham.

Many in the third age looking for available cash for various purposes are opting for the reverse mortgage model - a loan against the property they own. Why has this controversial financial product become a hit, who allows it, and why is the age factor important? Experts explain what is important to check, why heirs are part of the process, and what financial scams or mistakes might trap those who...

Childhood traumas hardened them and paved the way for great success: Dani Brickman grew up in a family of new immigrants from the CIS and suffered racist harassment at school, Amit Zimmerman was orphaned of his father at age 10 and suffered from learning disabilities. The two, who met in an elite intelligence unit and have been inseparable since, founded the cyber company Oasis and led it to a...

Is the situation "critical" as the employees claim, or just "severe" as the CEO says? The truth is that it does not matter how the crisis is defined, because it is clear to everyone that the German luxury company Volkswagen is at an unprecedented low. What is on the agenda? Massive layoffs, factory closures, and a continued inability to cope with the changing automotive market.

After a sharp jump in fuel prices this month, the cost is expected to drop in September by approximately 25 agorot to 7.84 shekels per liter. The final price will be determined on Sunday morning based on oil prices and the dollar exchange rate.

Club owners approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to an investor group led by billionaire Vinod Khosla. The amount paid places the deal in second place on the list of the largest sales of sports teams in the US.

Tens of thousands of skilled workers who immigrated from the former USSR in the 90s are approaching retirement. In the industry, the rate of former USSR immigrants aged 60 and over is 2.3 times higher than the average in the economy. The President of the Manufacturers Association stated that the next government must act urgently.

Pastry chains have raised the prices of honey cakes, which are especially associated with Rosh Hashanah, by 4% to 15% compared to previous Tishrei holidays. Chain owners explain that the price increases are due to rising costs of raw materials, production, operations, and labor, while others claim that the cakes that have increased in price are not at all identical to last year's cakes. And also...

A document from the Noga company, recently published on the government website, reveals 100 requests to connect server farms across the country, involving real estate and retail giants. In the background: the surge in the use of artificial intelligence and cloud services, which creates unprecedented demand for electricity and puts the power grid to a dramatic test.

Ahead of the final week before the start of the school year: chains and stores selling back-to-school equipment are forced to lower prices. The main discounts are on bags, pencil cases, and diaries. Fashion chains that sell back-to-school items on a one-time basis have also launched promotions.

They see us buying, debating, saving, and sometimes giving in to temptation. At Poalim Junior City, children experienced managing money themselves, and while they worked and earned, we asked parents what financial habits they hope to pass on to the next generation.

In September of this year, students are expected to have only 14 school days due to the Tishrei holidays. Purchasing single tickets will save 30% for students who study on Fridays and 40% for those who do not study on Fridays.

During insolvency proceedings, a debtor inherited a share of an apartment that was at risk of forfeiture. Through a court-approved creditors' arrangement, he successfully redeemed his rights to the property.

According to the Ministry of Finance's chief economist, the economic cost of reserve duty has surged: about 39,000 shekels per month for men aged 22–30, and about 68,000 shekels for those aged 31–39.

Yesodot Eitanim Urban Renewal and the Savionim Group have won a residents' tender on Ben Gurion Street in Kiryat Bialik. The project involves replacing 18 old apartments with 90 new units across two modern buildings.

After closing hundreds of branches and recording a consistent decline in sales, the fast-food chain Wendy’s is undergoing a major reorganization. Leading the move is a former senior executive at McDonald’s who must return the veteran brand to profitability.

The actuarial deficit of the National Insurance Institute is estimated at nearly double the cost of the war, and the reserve fund intended to cover it is expected to be depleted as early as 2035 — ten years earlier than originally planned. The aging population is inflating benefit payments, but the question is whether this is the only reason or if there is also a policy failure here. Gad Lior...

Ronen Ganon, the Haredi real estate entrepreneur who acquired Ace, Betili, Auto Depot, and 50% of Zol Stock, is entering the big leagues. The plan: to turn Ace into a chain that combines home accessories with food and to double the number of branches within a year. In an interview, he looks back at his childhood as a yeshiva student in a low-income family of seven and tells of the path he took to...

Parallel import is an effective tool for reducing the cost of living, but buyers of Dreame X60 ULTRA robots at "Osher Ad" discovered at home that the device could not be activated. After customers received a refund, it turned out that the solution would cost the parallel importer 80,000 shekels.

Due to a shortage of external directors, Israel Railways is unable to approve financial statements. The Securities Authority has warned that this paralyzes oversight and threatens the trading of the company's bonds.

The Barzani Group has entered as a partner (50%) in an Electra Magurim project in Elad. This concerns a plot of land that Electra Magurim won in an Israel Land Authority tender as part of the 'Target Price' program several years ago, and it includes a total of 234 housing units.

The parallel import stock is being sold at five of the chain's branches. The price: 399 shekels — half the price of the importer's website. Retail chains continue to sell non-standard products, although this does not always have a significant impact on financial results: Victory showed a decline in sales in the first half of the year, excluding sales to the Gaza Strip.

Rothstein Nadlan summarizes the second quarter of 2026: The company reports the sale of 121 apartments in the first half of the year. In the field of urban renewal, the company reports about 15,000 housing units that are in various stages of business development.

A rare rehabilitation plan has been approved for a person who accumulated a massive debt and entered insolvency proceedings. The court in Rishon LeZion accepted the agreement of the parties, and the debt will be closed within two years.

A property where the debtor remains as a protected tenant may be sold for 35%–50% of its value. The price is tempting, but the feasibility depends on the waiting time, the status of the tenant, and especially the amount of rent to be set.

TV personality Rotem Sela has introduced 'bettr', a line of liposomal supplements developed in partnership with Chemipal-Brands. With an investment of 8 million shekels, the brand promises up to five times greater absorption. Prices range from 129.90 to 199.90 shekels, positioning the products significantly above standard market alternatives.

The Magistrate's Court in Netanya ruled that fuel that did not meet standards at a Paz gas station in Bat Yam, managed by the Rametop company, caused the breakdown of a five-month-old hybrid Toyota. The company will compensate the car owner and the insurance company AIG.

The sense of mission has been replaced by frustration: about half of teaching students do not intend to enter classrooms, and the number of graduates has reached a decade low. Data from the CBS and the Knesset reveal that one in five new teachers leaves within five years. Three teachers who decided to quit share their stories of shattered dreams: "The system does not allow for true education."

At the peak of his success as CEO of Doral Israel, at only 37 years old and managing turnovers of billions of shekels and hundreds of employees, Avital Ofek decided to leave everything to build something new. In an interview, he talks about his rise to the top of the energy world, the new management concept he brings to the Delek Energy Renewables group, and his future goals.

Also: how much was a 2.5-room apartment sold for in Bat Yam and how much was paid for a 4-room apartment in Kiryat Gat? Making a deal.

A new study sheds light on the heavy economic burden placed on reservists and their families: more than half report increased household expenses and career damage following their service. The situation is also troubling for the general public: 77% of parents in Israel are forced to cut back on buying clothes for their children, and 45% feel that the situation harms their ability to provide a good...

During the demolition of an unauthorized structure in East Jerusalem, the ceiling of an additional floor was damaged, which was not included in the order, even though it was also illegal. The court ruled that the state was negligent.

Efi Capital Real Estate reports its financial results for the first half of 2026. The company reports that it has sold 379 apartments since the beginning of the year and is active in various projects totaling approximately 9,475 housing units in 20 cities across the country.

Rapper Riley's songs praised the restaurant where he worked, but management claimed they violated policies prohibiting filming content at the workplace. Riley noted that despite the firing, he "loves Waffle House" and is open to future collaborations with the chain.

The company "Food Good 18", founded by former executives from Tnuva and the food industry, is officially launching operations in the field of "frozen fine dining" — frozen gourmet food. Among the owners are Reuven Schlissel, Eyal Malis, and Avinoam Bar-Mocha. The product line includes frozen ramen, handmade Vietnamese nems, and meat stocks under the "Stock Factory" brand.

The Ministry of Agriculture has completed the process with authorities in Cambodia, and starting from the upcoming export season, Israeli farmers will be able to market citrus fruits there. The Citrus Growers Organization estimates the potential at approximately 10,000 tons per year.

This involves the demolition of two buildings including 30 residential units and 14 commercial units on Ussishkin Street in the city. The old apartments will be replaced by a new project including 82 residential units and 16 shops in a 7-story building above a commercial floor.

Shoval Engineering has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting the sale of 147 apartments compared to 29 in the same quarter of 2025. CEO Ishay Rot stated that housing demand has not disappeared but has been partially postponed.