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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
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
The S&P Global logo is seen outside a building in Washington, on July 25, 2019. (Alastair Pike/AFP)
May 10, 2025, 3:19 pm
S&P reaffirms Israel’s credit rating but maintains negative outlook amid Gaza war
Credit rating agency says downgrade possible in next 24 months if prospects of escalation with Iran increase; GDP growth expected to rebound but economy still constrained by war
By ToI Staff
Protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and against the firing of the government's top gatekeepers, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22, 2025. (AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)
March 26, 2025, 9:47 am
Moody’s warns Israel’s economy has been weakened by ‘very high political risks’
Credit agency cites risks to high-tech sector, ‘given its important role as a driver of economic growth and significant contributor to the government’s tax take’
By ToI Staff
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
A sign for Fitch Ratings, in New York, October 9, 2011. (Henny Ray Abrams/AP)
November 28, 2024, 8:09 pm
Fitch and Moody’s express cautious optimism over ‘fragile’ ceasefire with Hezbollah
Credit rating agencies note that the ceasefire with Hezbollah, if durable, reduces only one source of geopolitical risk while others remain, alongside domestic political concerns
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
Illustrative: A sign for Moody's Corp. in New York, August 13, 2010. (AP Photo/ Mark Lennihan/ File)
September 28, 2024, 2:34 am
Moody’s lowers Israel’s credit rating for 2nd time this year, amid Hezbollah escalation
Agency says Israel has no ‘exit strategy’ from conflict, which would help calm investors, and ‘no longer expects a swift and strong economic recovery’
By Sharon Wrobel
Ilustrative: Offices of Discount and Hapoalim banks in the center of Tel Aviv (Miriam Alster/ FLASH90)
February 14, 2024, 7:26 pm
After credit downgrade, Moody’s lowers deposit ratings of Israel’s five largest banks
Lower rating increases borrowing costs for banks, which in turn will likely be passed on to consumers and lead to higher lending rates
By Sharon Wrobel
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron attends Knesset Finance Committee meeting on January 30, 2024 (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 14, 2024, 1:42 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 14: Day 131 – Central bank wants action after Moody’s downgrade
Tech editor Sharon Wrobel discusses reaction to credit rating downgrade and overland imports as health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand looks at medication containers in Hamas tunnel
By ToI Staff
Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron attends a Finance Committee meeting, in the Knesset in Jerusalem on January 30, 2024 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 11, 2024, 1:41 pm
Central bank chief appeals to government to take action after Moody’s downgrade
Tel Aviv stocks dip after US ratings agency lowers credit outlook to ‘negative’ and the government shows little indication of a change of course to avert further downgrades
By Sharon Wrobel
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