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Fitch issues positive outlook on Israeli economy amid northern cease-fire

International credit rating agency notes truce could ease government spending burdens, but 'developments in Gaza and with Iran will still play an important role in determining Israel’s fiscal and economic trajectory'

Gad Lior | 11.28.24

Increases to defense budget to cost Israeli households thousands

Average annual cost per household due to a 10 billion shekel increase is estimated at around 4,000 shekels ($1,000) per year, bringing higher taxes, reduced public services, finance ministry says

Gad Lior | 11.11.24

בנימין נתניהו ובצלאל סמוטריץ' בהצבעה לתקציב המדינה 2025

Government approves Israel's 2025 state budget

Ministers pass new budget marked at NIS 607.4 billion in a 23-7 majority vote following hours of intense discussions; opposition criticizes budget as selective and harmful

Gad Lior, Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 11.01.24

As war in Lebanon drags on, economic growth projections turn sour

Facing economic turbulence, Israel's 2024 growth forecast slashed to 0.4% amid ongoing conflict, marking a significant downgrade; Government urged to revise the budget to support growth, focusing on rebuilding northern and southern regions

Gad Lior | 10.29.24

NIS 25 million in 10 seconds: The cost of Hassan Nasrallah assassination

Israel's war on northern front has cost some 25 billion shekels since the beginning of September, partly due to the use of expensive munitions; rising expenses will require the government to increase the defense budget

Gad Lior | 10.20.24

Israeli shekel surges on reports of Sinwar's death

Dollar drops by nearly 0.75% in after-hours trading, settling at around 3.73 shekels; Israeli currency gains approximately 1.4% against euro to trade at around 4.03 shekels

Gad Lior | 10.17.24

Iran strike cost Israel tens of millions in damage

Property Tax Authority estimate losses to civilian property at up to $53 million, marking the most severe missile attack on Israel since the war began

Gad Lior | 10.13.24

S&P slashes Israel’s credit rating, citing wscalating regional tensions

Days after Moody’s downgraded Israel’s credit rating, S&P follows with immediate and earlier-than-expected downgrade, adding negative outlook; citing escalating conflict with Hezbollah, S&P projects zero growth for 2024 and 9% deficit

Gad Lior | 10.02.24

ראש הממשלה, שר האוצר ומשרדי סוכנות הדירוג מודי'ס

Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit rating by 2 levels amid economic concerns over war costs

Israel’s credit rating down from A2 to Baa1, agency cites government’s ineffective handling of war expenses; report warns deficit for 2024 and 2025 will significantly surpass set targets

Gad Lior | 09.28.24

Moody’s to lower Israel's rating for second time in a year on Friday

International credit rating company set to file harsh report detailing worry for Israeli economy amid government inaction and expanding war on northern border

Gad Lior | 09.27.24

Economists warn Israel of credit downgrade avalanche in war with Hezbollah

Israel’s credit rating, already downgraded by all major agencies, could face further hits if all-out war with Hezbollah erupts; economists warn this could lead to higher interest rates and shake investor confidence in country's financial stability

Gad Lior | 09.24.24

Bank of Israel averse to axing 200-shekel banknote

Israel's central bank issues statements against Netanyahu's plans to remove banknotes from circulation, but doesn't elaborate on specific reasons for denying move

Gad Lior | 09.24.24

פעילות אנשי פיקוד העורף בזירת הנפילה בקריית ביאליק

'Damage in northern Israel amounts to 1 billion shekels,' tax official says

Damages reported across northern Israel since start of war on October 7 continue to climb amid conflict with Hezbollah, compensation fund director reports; damages to south estimated at additional 1.5 billion shekels

Gad Lior | 09.23.24

Kill bill: Netanyahu pushing for quick phase-out of 200-shekel banknote

As part of fight against black market money, officials considering eliminating highest denomination of Israeli currency soon and gradually phasing out cash entirely; plan includes voluntary disclosure campaign and lowering transaction approval threshold

Gad Lior | 09.20.24

Moody's set to downgrade country's rating for second time, Israeli market officials fear

Following a third downgrade by Fitch, economy official says it's only 'a matter of time' until Israel's credit ratings will fall once again

Gad Lior | 08.19.24