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A sign for credit agency Moody's, on August 13, 2010, in New York. (AP/ Mark Lennihan)
July 15, 2026, 5:06 pm
Moody’s lowers Israel’s growth outlook, cites heightened risk of conflict, ‘weakened institutions’
Rating agency maintains Israel’s credit rating but cautions about lingering economic fallout from defense spending and threats to judicial system
By Sharon Wrobel
A sign for credit agency Moody's, on August 13, 2010, in New York. (AP/ Mark Lennihan)
February 1, 2026, 1:48 am
Moody’s boosts Israel’s credit outlook to stable as ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon hold
While the rating agency revises its outlook from negative to stable, it keeps Israel’s Baa1 credit rating in place, warning of fragile ‘geopolitical and security environments’
By Sharon Wrobel
An exterior view of the S&P Global headquarters building on March 18, 2025 in New York City. (Angela Weiss/AFP)
November 8, 2025, 11:43 am
From negative to stable: S&P upgrades Israel’s credit rating outlook after Gaza ceasefire
Rating agency says the improved outlook reflects ‘assumption that the scale of direct military confrontation will remain contained’
By Sharon Wrobel
IDF troops are seen operating in the Gaza Strip in an image published by the military on August 8, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 13, 2025, 4:32 pm
Takeover of Gaza City could cost Israel NIS 100 billion, expert estimates
Military costs, aid for the enclave’s civilian population, plus global divestment may raise debt and lower quality of life for Israelis, says Hebrew U’s Prof. Esteban Klor
By Sharon Wrobel
The home of Moody's credit rating agency, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, on Oct. 9, 2011. (AP/Henny Ray Abrams)
July 8, 2025, 2:45 pm
Moody’s keeps Israel outlook negative, citing defense costs, fragile Iran ceasefire
Global credit rating agency sees high geopolitical risks for Israel and raises concerns about the impact of elevated defense spending and weaker economic growth
By Sharon Wrobel
An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
June 17, 2025, 8:21 pm
S&P warns long war with Iran could sink Israel’s credit rating
Agency says outlook remains negative, meaning another downgrade is possible, citing ‘prospect of escalation’ in conflict; Fitch sees impact of Israel-Iran fighting contained
By Sharon Wrobel
Maxim Rybnikov (right), London-based director at S&P Global Ratings, speaks via video conference at the Israel Democracy Institute’s Eli Hurvitz conference on Economy and Society in Jerusalem, May 27, 2025. At left is former Bank of Israel director Karnit Flug. (Sharon Wrobel/Times of Israel)
May 27, 2025, 9:51 pm
S&P warns Israel’s credit rating at risk of downgrade amid judicial jitters, Gaza war
Rating agency official says institutional risk could impinge Israel’s rating; Central bank governor Yaron warns government over weakening the independence of state institutions
By Sharon Wrobel
A sign for Fitch Ratings, in New York, October 9, 2011. (Henny Ray Abrams/AP)
April 1, 2025, 12:42 am
Fitch keeps Israel’s A credit rating, but warns renewed Gaza war may go on for months
Agency says credit outlook remains negative, meaning further rating cut is possible, citing ‘uncertain prospects’ for the fighting and fractious domestic politics, but also notes war gains
By Sharon Wrobel
A sign for credit agency Moody's, on August 13, 2010, in New York. (AP/ Mark Lennihan)
January 21, 2025, 1:14 pm
Moody’s: Durable Hamas ceasefire would fend off further Israel credit rating downgrades
Credit rating agency cites ‘domestic political challenges and security concerns’ as obstacles to a permanent ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. November 29, 2020. (Miriam Alster/ FLASH90/ File)
January 16, 2025, 7:18 pm
Gaza ceasefire should take pressure off Israel’s credit rating, Fitch agency says
Analyst at 2nd firm says lasting ceasefire would have an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ impact on Israel’s economy after war led to rating downgrade by multiple major agencies
By Reuters
The headquarters of US financial company Standard and Poor's (S&P) in lower Manhattan, New York, May 2014. (mixmotive via iStock by Getty Images)
October 2, 2024, 1:40 pm
S&P cuts Israel’s rating soon after Iran attack, warns of ‘delayed economic recovery’
Rating agency maintains a negative outlook on Israel, citing ‘intensifying conflict’ with Hezbollah and risk of ‘a more direct war with Iran’
By Sharon Wrobel
A sign for credit agency Moody's, on August 13, 2010, in New York. (AP/ Mark Lennihan)
October 1, 2024, 12:04 am
Moody’s explains risks of deterioration of Israel’s credit rating after downgrade
Rating agency worries about high level of uncertainty around Israel’s long-term security and the impact of government policies, political decisions on economic growth prospects
By Sharon Wrobel
The site where a rocket fired from Lebanon hit a house and cars in the northern city of Safed, September 25, 2024. (David Cohen/Flash90)
September 29, 2024, 8:42 pm
Moody’s drastic downgrade will have ripple effect on war-torn consumers and taxpayers
A lower rating raises credit costs for the government, businesses and households; translates into higher taxes and prices, reduced disposable income; also impacts public savings
By Sharon Wrobel
Finance Ministry budget head Yogev Gradus speaks at a conference at the Aaron Institute for Economic Policy at Reichman University, July 10, 2024. (Courtesy)
September 11, 2024, 7:57 pm
Israel budget chief warns about dangers of spending limit breaches to economy
Yogev Gradus urges the government to offset more spending with budgetary adjustments as Israel could be facing another downgrade and even higher costs to fund the war
By Sharon Wrobel
In this August 16, 2019, file photo, the logo for JPMorgan Chase & Co. appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
August 21, 2024, 6:31 pm
JPMorgan cuts Israeli growth outlook, as Citi warns of further rating downgrades
US financial institutions see more downgrades as credit rating agencies are not confident about the government’s ability to keep its fiscal deficit under control as war costs rise
By Sharon Wrobel
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