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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
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
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
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
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
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
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Reuters
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
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
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AFP
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ToI Staff
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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