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Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron.

Amid Israel turmoil, markets want continuity at central bank helm

New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Israel's economy expanded by 3.1% in second quarter of 2023

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinian youth following Military operation in Jenin, in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 3, 2023

Where does Israel rank among the world's strongest nations on Jewish New Year?

By MAARIV ONLINE

NATIONAL UNITY head MK Benny Gantz speaks at a party event, last week. The only party with significant upward movement in polls is the only party openly calling for a unity government and compromise, says the writer.

Israel's politicians need to grow up and start representing the people - opinion

Palestinian businessman Ahmed Hamdan offers gold coins to low-income residents seeking savings, in Gaza City August 27, 2023.

Gaza dentist makes gold coins in lieu of currency

By REUTERS

An artistic illustrative image of a downward graph indicating a negative trend.

Foreign investment dropped by 60% in the first quarter of 2023

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Harmonya's team

Harmonya raises $20m. to change retail and packaged goods industry

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen addressing a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.

Israeli shekel sees 10.34% decline vs. USD since 2023 - new research

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rate steady at 4.75% amidst inflation concerns

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, waits outside the Kedma Hotel, the location of "The Negev Summit," attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the Foreign Ministers of Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt in Sde Boker, Israel, March 28, 2022

Economic freedom seminar builds on Abraham Accords

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Graph showing recession economy

Slowing Israeli economy continues to face headwinds in July 2023

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Israel's shekel at weakest against US dollar since COVID pandemic - report

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A CUSTOMER shops for groceries at a Rami Levy supermarket branch, in Jerusalem.

Israel had highest cost of living in OECD in 2022

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) joins Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in tasting 3D-printed fish at Steakholder Foods on April 19.

Ofir Akunis drives Israel’s food tech revolution

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia September 12, 2019.

Netanyahu's judicial reform is as reckless as Russia's war on Ukraine - opinion

By AMOTZ ASA-EL

Shay Nigrekar and Aviar Nir

14 Days: Terror strikes

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and then-incoming Bank of Israel governor Jacob Frenkel attend a news conference in the Knesset in 2013.

Netanyahu can only save Israel's economy only if judicial reform stops - opinion

By JACOB FRENKEL , KARNIT FLUG

Autotalks and Qualcomm logos are seen in this illustration taken, May 8, 2023.

Qualcomm's bid for Israel's Autotalks needs EU antitrust approval

By REUTERS