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March 25, 2018, 7:57 pm
Yes, the looming global market crash affects you
The seemingly endless flow of cash for high-tech is about to evaporate: the party's over for everyone
By Pinchas Landau
As far as the eye can see: the Tel Aviv view from the Azrieli observatory (photo: Courtesy)
February 4, 2018, 12:26 pm
S&P holds Israel’s rating at investment grade, with a positive outlook
Ratings agency sees Israel's economy growing by about 3.1% on average in the years 2018-2021
By Shoshanna Solomon
The Azrieli Towers, Tel Aviv, a center of commerce in Israel. (photo credit: Moshe Shai/Flash90)
August 5, 2017, 1:30 am
S&P revises Israel debt outlook to positive, keeps A+ rating
Rating firm hails the country's improved economic growth and efforts to rein in spending
By AFP
A man walks past a currency exchange shop displaying a giant US dollars banknote in downtown Cairo on November 3, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / KHALED DESOUKI)
November 11, 2016, 10:47 pm
IMF approves $12 billion loan to aid Egypt’s struggling economy
Fund to release $2.75 billion immediately, while further disbursements will depend on country's economic performance
By Heather Scott
People watch a board showing stock fluctuations at the Tel Aviv stock exchange. (photo credit: Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
October 1, 2014, 7:05 pm
War or not, Israel’s a great place to invest: Moody’s
Another international ratings agency say that Israel's economy is a safe, stable place for investors' money
By David Shamah
Tel Aviv beach skyline as seen from Jaffa. (Photo credit: Gili Yaari / Flash90)
March 28, 2014, 9:25 pm
S&P: Israel now a ‘high-income’ country
Strong growth, low inflation, and a stable security situation are all good signs for the Israeli economy, the ratings agency says
By David Shamah
Labor Party leader, Shelly Yachimovich, at a press conference, May 5, 2013, appropriating Benjamin Netanyahu's nuclear bomb to highlight the financial plight of Israel's middle classes (photo credit: Flash90)
May 7, 2013, 9:07 pm
Opposition head bombs Lapid’s ‘cruel’ economic plan
Yachimovich says proposed budget cuts and tax hikes will force Israeli market into recession and strain middle class
By Adiv Sterman
Yair Lapid (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 3, 2013, 6:10 pm
Lapid lowers deficit ceiling figure to 4.65%
In last-minute move, finance minister decides to decrease budget deficit limit slightly after raising it to a record 4.9%
By TOI staff
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