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הצבעה קלפי קלפיות כנסת 21 בחירות 2019

In Israel, Education, Religion, and Ethnic Backgrounds Dictate Voters' Choices

02.03.20|Doron Broitman
A closer look at the voting results of Israel’s September election shows education trumps socioeconomic status, but religious and ethnic backgrounds trump both
נגיד בנק ישראל אמיר ירון

If Coronavirus Crisis Persists, the Economy Will Be Significantly Impacted, Says Bank of Israel

25.02.20|Omri Milman
The bank’s monetary committee maintained Israel's benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, but stated the outbreak in China throws the global and Israeli economy into uncertainty and could lead to an interest cut in the future
ד"ר קארן ורטפטוב

Diminished Growth Could Hurt Israel’s Credit Rating, Says S&P Global Executive

24.02.20|Adrian Filut
Karen Vartapetov warns that a lengthy political crisis could have a negative impact, especially on the business sector, but is less worried about the long-term strength of Israel’s economy and its budget deficit
דונלד טראמפ ו שי ג'ינפינג ב פסגת ה-G20

China’s Growth Engine Is Dragging the Global Economy Down

20.02.20|Sophie Shulman
Apple’s Monday profit warning for the first quarter of 2020 following the continued spread of the coronavirus is only the precursor of the upcoming chaos
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How Will Israel Fare When the Nasdaq Jet Finally Runs out of Fuel

05.02.20|Sophie Shulman
Wall Street just had its strongest decade of gains. Should it crash, would the tech-dependent Israeli economy survive unscathed?
נגיף קורונה סין

Coronavirus Shockwaves Already Felt in Israel

03.02.20|Adrian Filut and Tzally Greenberg
All Israelis returning from China will be subject to a two-week quarantine at home, under the Israeli Health Ministry’s supervision
בנימין נתניהו שר האוצר משה כחלון ישיבת ממשלה שבועית

S&P Is Overconfident About Israel

02.02.20|Omri Milman
The credit rating agency reaffirmed Israel’s AA- credit rating over the weekend, downplaying concerns about the country’s local political limbo and its effect on the mounting deficit
קור שולץ מנכ"ל טבע 9.11.19

Teva Fights Muddy Reputation With Positive Report

23.01.20|Sophie Shulman
Calcalist obtained a report commissioned by the Israeli drugmaker that details its economic contribution to the countries in which it operates
קניות קופאית רמי לוי סופר מרקט

Israel’s Inflation Drops, but Prices Keep on Rising

20.01.20|Adrian Filut
The slow increase of Israel’s consumer prices index means that the country’s annual inflation rate keeps falling below target. Meanwhile, the Economist’s Big Mac Index ranks Israel as the sixth most expensive country in the world
תלמידים ב שיעור ב כיתה ב בית ספר תיכון גוטוירט ב תי ספר

Israel’s Universal Savings for Children Program Will Only Increase Inequality, Says Taub Institute

30.12.19|Irit Avishar, Amitay Gazit, and Billy Frenkel
The Jerusalem-based social policy studies think tank released its annual state of the nation report for 2019 Monday
מאיר שפיגלר מנכ"ל ביטוח לאומי

In a First, Israel’s Social Security Agency to Go Into Operational Deficit in 2020

11.12.19|Shahar Ilan
The agency’s expenses are expected to exceed its income by approximately $360 million next year
כספומט סניף בנק אוצר החייל

Nearly 25% of Israeli Households Live in Perpetual Overdraft, Says Report

11.12.19|Lilach Baumer
A Monday report by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics is just the latest in a series of findings that showcase how Israelis are floundering under the country's high cost of living
מוסף שבועי 28.11.19 דוד קליין

Stanley Fischer Got the Bank of Israel Addicted to Dollars, Says Former Bank Gov

01.12.19|Diana Bahur-Nir and Adrian Filut
David Klein, who served as the bank’s governor in 2000-2005, has plenty to say about the bank’s interference with the foreign currency exchange market, about its immense foreign currency reserves, and about the decision to keep the interest rate low
תל אביב קו רקיע Tel Aviv Skyline

Israel’s Income Polarization Just Keeps Growing

28.11.19|Adrian Filut
A recent report by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics shows that while on the surface inequality is getting better, the situation of Israel’s lowest earners keeps getting worse
נגיד בנק ישראל פרופ' אמיר ירון

Bank of Israel Governor Surprises Market by Keeping Interest Where it Is

26.11.19|Adrian Filut
On Monday, Amir Yaron proved himself a careful strategist when he announced he would maintain Israel's benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, against most analysts’ forecasts
תל אביב קו רקיע חוף

OECD Cuts Israel’s Economic Growth Prediction for 2020 to Under 3%

21.11.19|Adrian Filut
The organization forecasts Israel’s private consumption will slow while unemployment and the government budget deficit rise
תל אביב נתיבי איילון פקק תנועה פקקים כביש

The Israeli Economy's Greatest Growth Generator Is Also its Biggest Enemy

18.11.19|Adrian Filut
The biggest boost to Israel’s economy in 2019 came from new car purchases, but these are also the main inhibitors of economic growth, due to the loss of work hours caused by traffic jams
מפעל המזרנים הולנדיה ב שדרות עלה באש מטילים מעזה 12.11.19

Clashes With Gaza Are Still Ongoing, But History Shows Their Effects on Israel’s Economy Will Likely Be Minimal

13.11.19|Adrian Filut
On Tuesday, large parts of Israel were paralised with many businesses shut down, due to ongoing aggression between Israel and Gaza
תל אביב שדרות רוטשילד אופניים

A Third of Israeli Employees Make Less Than the Minimum Wage, Report Says

12.11.19|Shahar Ilan
It should be noted that Israel's national social security agency, which published the report Tuesday, has no data on whether people work part or full time
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The Shekel Continues to Appreciate

07.11.19|Shir Reiter
Since the beginning of the year, Israel’s currency roseby 6.6% compared to the U.S. dollar
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