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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 624

Standard and Poor's (S&P)

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
S&P warns long war with Iran could sink Israel’s credit rating
By Sharon Wrobel
Agency says outlook remains negative, meaning another downgrade is possible, citing ‘prospect of escalation’ in conflict; Fitch sees impact of Israel-Iran fighting contained
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
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
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
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)
April 21, 2024, 8:49 pm
Israel’s credit downgrade amid risk of regional escalation is a call to take action
S&P cut Israel’s credit score warning about further downgrades in light of higher defense spending and a ballooning deficit; higher taxes are inevitable, says expert
By Sharon Wrobel
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)
April 19, 2024, 5:15 am
S&P cuts Israel’s long-term credit ratings, citing ‘military escalation risks’
Ratings agency says Israel faces risk of ‘a more substantial, direct and sustained military confrontation with Iran,’ notes widening deficit as defense spending rises
By Reuters
The S&P Global logo is seen outside a building in Washington, on July 25, 2019. (Alastair Pike/AFP)
November 14, 2023, 2:00 pm
Credit rating agency S&P sees Israel’s war economy shrinking 5% in fourth quarter
S&P expects budget deficit to balloon to over 5% of GDP in 2023 and 2024 versus previous forecast of 2.3%; rating agency projects recovery of economy by end of 2024
By Sharon Wrobel
The S&P Global logo is seen outside a building in Washington, on July 25, 2019. (Alastair Pike/AFP)
October 25, 2023, 3:00 am
S&P downgrades Israel’s credit outlook to ‘negative’ amid war against Hamas
Credit rating agency cites risk that fighting in Gaza could spread, resulting in a greater hit to Israeli economy
By AFP and ToI Staff
(L) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Press Agency via AP); (C) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem (Alex Kolomoisky/ Pool/ Flash90); (R) US President Joe Biden on November 2, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Michael A. McCoy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / via AFP)
August 1, 2023, 12:59 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 1: Saudi talks continue, as do warnings about Israel’s economy
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Saudi normalization, Bahrain non-visit and a PA statement; tech editor Sharon Wrobel looks at Israel’s credit rating and angel investment law
By ToI Staff
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)
July 27, 2023, 9:16 pm
Credit rating agency S&P warns lack of overhaul consensus imperils Israeli economy
Report says ‘domestic political polarization’ to remain high amid uncertainty over the advancement of other parts of the government’s ‘controversial’ package
By Sharon Wrobel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a press conference, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on April 30, 2023. (Alex Kolomoisky/Pool)
May 13, 2023, 11:08 pm
Netanyahu, Smotrich hail S&P for affirming credit score, shrug off overhaul warnings
PM, finance minister vow upcoming budget will ‘strengthen economy’ as senior Treasury official warns planned funds for ultra-Orthodox will have grave consequences
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, right, during the opening of the summer session of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 1, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 13, 2023, 1:59 am
S&P affirms Israel’s credit rating, warns of ‘persistent’ domestic, regional risks
Ratings agency says economic growth to slow to 1.5% in 2023; In reported talks with S&P representatives ahead of decision, Netanyahu vowed overhaul would not pass in original form
By ToI Staff
IMF staff mission to Israel led by Miguel Segoviano presents initial country report to Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, May 10, 2023. (Finance Ministry Spokesperson's Office)
May 11, 2023, 12:02 am
IMF says uncertainty over judicial overhaul poses ‘risks’ to Israeli economy
IMF cuts 2023 growth outlook, noting judicial uncertainty could lead to severe financial conditions, hamper investment and consumption; S&P set to affirm credit rating outlook
By Sharon Wrobel
View of the Supreme Court as seen from a rooftop in Jerusalem on September 7, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 13, 2023, 5:43 pm
Israel’s credit rating could take a hit due to judicial shakeup, major agency warns
Top S&P official says weakening of institutions, checks and balances could have significant effects, as could new hardline policies in West Bank that may increase instability
By ToI Staff
People wait in line at a polling station to cast their ballots, during Israeli elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 1, 2022. (AP/Oren Ziv)
November 15, 2022, 12:03 am
S&P reaffirms Israel’s AA- rating, citing ‘wealthy, resilient’ economy
Agency forecasts Israeli GDP growth of 6% this year, but just 2% in 2023, given global economic trends
By Ricky Ben-David
Israelis enjoy takeout coffee in Tel Aviv, following a third lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, April 2021. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 15, 2022, 6:32 pm
S&P affirms Israel’s AA- rating, citing resilient economy despite security risks
Ratings agency says it expects Israeli economy to grow at rate of 5.5% in 2022, amid ‘elevated geopolitical and domestic political’ issues
By Ricky Ben-David
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