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Illustrative: Americans outside the Israel Museum wait for a glimpse of President Donald Trump's motorcade on May 22, 2017. (Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
May 27, 2026, 3:16 am
A stronger shekel has become a pressing problem for Americans building lives in Israel
Drop in purchasing power hits expats who’ve maintained financial ties to the US, while weakened dollar also affects exporters and nonprofits, who receive much of their funding from abroad
By Theia Chatelle
In this handout photo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrive for a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
April 15, 2023, 11:41 pm
PM’s associates reject Moody’s downgrade: ‘They aren’t well-versed on the issues’
Netanyahu, Smotrich in statement: ‘With God’s help’ economy will remain strong; sources close to PM claim agency ‘affected by the atmosphere, friends in Israel telling them tales’
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrive at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023. (Alex Kolomoisky/Pool)
April 15, 2023, 4:51 pm
‘Economic earthquake’: Opposition lashes government after Moody’s downgrade
Lapid says ‘everything falling apart’ under current leadership; Liberman: Netanyahu ‘destroying economy’; Labor’s Lazimi slams ‘parade of false narratives’
By ToI Staff and Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: A sign for Moody's Corp. in New York, August 13, 2010. (AP Photo/ Mark Lennihan/ File)
April 15, 2023, 1:19 am
Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit outlook, citing ‘deterioration of governance’
Leading credit agency demotes outlook from positive to stable despite reported talks with PM, Herzog on overhaul compromise; keeps credit rating at A1 amid ‘strong economic growth’
By Sharon Wrobel and ToI Staff
An illustrative photo of the Tel Aviv financial business district skyline. (Elijah Lovkoff via iStock by Getty Images)
April 13, 2023, 5:06 pm
Market braces for downgrade of Moody’s Israel credit outlook amid judicial jitters
Shekel continues to depreciate amid investor concern that, following credit agency’s earlier warnings, outlook could be changed from positive to stable in coming days
By Sharon Wrobel
The new 100 Israeli Shekel bill, December 31, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 12, 2023, 6:57 pm
Shekel continues to decline, hits two-year low against the euro
Currency currently trading at 3.68 to the dollar and 4.02 to the euro, ahead of Moody’s country credit rating update on Friday
By ToI Staff
This file photo taken on April 22, 2022 shows pounds and US dollar banknotes displayed on a table in London. (Tolga Akmen/AFP)
September 26, 2022, 8:26 am
Pound plunges to record low against the dollar on surging fears about UK economy
British currency also falls to 2-year low against euro, after new finance minister Kwarteng announced controversial mini-budget; observers warn it could hit parity with US currency
By AFP
People exchange Lebanese pound and US dollar notes on the black market in Lebanon's capital Beirut on June 18, 2020. (JOSEPH EID / AFP)
December 9, 2021, 8:54 pm
Lebanon currency nosedives as central bank raises exchange rate on dollar deposits
Move allowing people to withdraw limited amounts of US dollars at double the previous rate amounts to a de facto recognition of the Lebanese pound’s devaluation
By AFP
An Israeli woman wears a face mask for fear of the coronavirus while shopping in Ramle, March 19, 2020. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
March 19, 2020, 8:12 pm
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange jumps, shekel gains ground following bank intervention
Unemployment hits historic highs, with up to 7,000 Israelis filing per hour; S&P global rating agency predicts global recession, but says Israel on good footing
By Luke Tress
Counting staff count ballots at the main Glasgow counting center in Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 8, 2017, after the polls closed in Britain's general election.(AFP PHOTO / Andy Buchanan)
June 9, 2017, 3:00 am
Pound falls sharply after exit poll signals blow to May
British currency plunges from $1.2955 to $1.2752 to the dollar; later recovers slightly
By Carlo Piovano
Illustrative image of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, on March 14, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
April 24, 2017, 3:32 pm
Tel Aviv exchange rises amid worldwide optimism over France vote
TASE seen responding positively to polls showing centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron set to beat Marine Le Pen in presidential runoff
By ToI Staff
A businessman looks at an electronic share indicator at the window of a securities company in Tokyo on April 24, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / Toshifumi KITAMURA)
April 24, 2017, 11:22 am
Euro surges as France’s Macron looks set for presidential win
European Union markets rally as centrist well-placed to beat Marine Le Pen in May 7 run-off
By AFP
This June 17, 2015 file photo shows traders on the main trading floor the New York Stock Exchange. (AFP/KENA BENTACUR)
March 1, 2017, 12:03 pm
Israeli study links high testosterone to market bubbles
University researchers indicate hormone-driven ‘psychological momentum’ may lead male traders to take exaggerated risks
By Sue Surkes
Bank of Israel Governor Karnit Flug speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 31, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
From the WebJune 1, 2016, 4:45 pm
The options trend telling Flug not to get used to falling shekel
Bloomberg: Traders in options are the least bearish on the shekel in more than five years, while forwards show the currency gaining in a period of 12 months, according to Bloomberg data
Illustrative image of bitcoins (Courtesy BitsofGold)
July 6, 2015, 11:16 pm
Think bitcoin is dead? Here’s why it’s making a comeback
Since the digital currency crashed in early 2014, consumers have been leery. So why is Israel’s bitcoin community growing, and why are venture capitalists investing in it like crazy?
By Simona Weinglass
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