The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-economy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:26:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli economy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-economy/ 32 32 Energy committee opposes export limit despite looming risk of natural gas shortage https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-committee-opposes-export-limit-despite-looming-risk-of-natural-gas-shortage/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:12:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3899160 Panel seeks to prioritize gas exploration and discoveries in Israel's waters, as reserves for domestic use are projected to fall short of energy demand in the coming decade

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]]> Israelis are feeling economic anxiety. Why aren’t politicians talking about it? https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-are-feeling-economic-anxiety-why-arent-politicians-talking-about-it/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:57:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3895318 Voters say they care about kitchen-table issues at a time of rising costs. But in the wake of Israel's worst catastrophe, and amid political polarization, experts say the path to victory, as always, runs through matters of war and peace

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]]> Bank of Israel slashes rates to four-year low to bolster postwar economic rebound https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-slashes-rates-to-four-year-low-to-bolster-postwar-economic-rebound/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:54:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889611 Central bank cuts borrowing costs to 3.25%, warning of only partial recovery; manufacturers accuse Governor Yaron of doing too little too late, as strong shekel batters exporters

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]]> Moody’s lowers Israel’s growth outlook, cites heightened risk of conflict, ‘weakened institutions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/moodys-lowers-growth-outlook-over-heightened-risk-of-conflict-weakened-institutions/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:06:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861736 Rating agency maintains Israel's credit rating but cautions about lingering economic fallout from defense spending and threats to judicial system

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]]> Strong shekel makes Israeli tech workers pricier than their US counterparts, study shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/strong-shekel-makes-israeli-tech-workers-pricier-than-their-us-counterparts-study-shows/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:53:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3854250 Lobby of Israeli tech firms warns that local tech talent is losing its competitive edge, as higher salary costs due to the strong shekel threaten to drive out future innovation

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]]> Israel rolls out NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for tech sector hit by rapid shekel surge https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-rolls-out-nis-1-6-billion-aid-plan-for-tech-sector-hit-by-rapid-shekel-surge/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3852624 Government says program will help extend eroded financial runway of startups and export companies and enable them to maintain and expand their R&D centers and operations in Israel

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]]> Smotrich vows long-sought assistance plan for Israeli tech harmed by strong shekel https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-vows-long-sought-assistance-plan-for-israeli-tech-harmed-by-strong-shekel/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3850100 Amid wave of layoffs and fears that multinationals and local tech will relocate abroad, government set to propose package to help mitigate financial damage created by shekel spike

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]]> Knesset panel advances measure lowering bar to compensate workers furloughed by Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-panel-advances-measure-lowering-bar-to-compensate-workers-furloughed-by-iran-war/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:21:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812993 Following pressure from business groups, government set to agree to shorten qualifying period for entitlement to unpaid leave compensation from 10 days to 5

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]]> Brawny shekel threatens to knock out exporters, tech firms dependent on almighty dollar https://www.timesofisrael.com/brawny-shekel-threatens-to-knock-out-exporters-tech-firms-dependent-on-almighty-dollar/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:19:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808731 As exchange rate dives below NIS 3 to the greenback, companies paid in US currency say without government help they will have to cut costs, fire workers and could move elsewhere

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]]> The 3.00 squeeze: Why the surging shekel is a threat to Israel’s economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-3-00-squeeze-why-the-surging-shekel-is-a-threat-to-israels-economy/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:51:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805897 As the local currency leads a global strengthening trend against the dollar, exporters struggle to survive rising costs, with Israel's competitiveness at immediate risk if government doesn't act

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]]> Iran war cost about NIS 35 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-war-cost-about-nis-35-billion-in-budgetary-expenses-finance-ministry-says/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:54:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800421 During the 40-day campaign, Israel incurred an estimated NIS 22 billion in defense costs, according to an initial estimate

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]]> As Knesset moves to pay workers furloughed by war, some who returned under fire are passed over https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-knesset-moves-to-pay-workers-furloughed-by-war-some-who-returned-under-fire-are-passed-over/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:04:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790734 Plan offers clarity on partial compensation offered, but is criticized for leaving out earners who clocked in when restrictions were eased, while state workers will all get full wages

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]]> In mixed Haifa, weary residents face near-constant Iranian and Hezbollah missile fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-mixed-haifa-weary-residents-face-near-constant-iranian-and-hezbollah-missile-fire/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:58:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3786174 Christian, Muslim and Jewish businesses suffer alike as customers stay away, leaving many gasping for air -- and grasping for their next paychecks

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]]> For Israeli consumers, Iran war will likely fuel price hikes well beyond the pump https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-israeli-consumers-iran-war-will-likely-fuel-price-hikes-well-beyond-the-pump/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:28:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779554 Already paying for war directly, Israelis facing prospect of higher costs for food and other goods due to energy crunch, which could spike inflation and cause economic downturn

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]]> War set to cost $3 billion a week if current limits on economy persist, ministry warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-set-to-cost-3-billion-a-week-if-current-limits-on-economy-persist-ministry-warns/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:14:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768879 Finance Ministry chief urges the easing of Home Front Command workplace restrictions from Thursday to allow for the gradual reopening of economic activity

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