El Al Posts First Quarterly Loss Since 2023 Amid War and Weakening Dollar
El Al posted a $67 million net loss in Q1 2026, its first since 2023, primarily due to the war with Iran and a 40-day closure of Israeli airspace.
Economy
Japan to Expand Purchases of Israeli Pomegranates
Japan is set to boost imports of Israeli pomegranates after a Japanese food company requested frozen arils, prompting Israel's Agriculture Ministry to seek.
NEW STOCK MARKET RECORD!
Trump celebrates new stock market record on Truth Social, claiming credit for economic gains.
Milk Production in Israel Up 3.9%
Israel's milk production saw a 3.9% increase in 2025 to 1,695 million liters, with cow yield also rising, according to new data.
Fiscal burden of illegal aliens gradually disappearing due to Trump admin:
Trump claims his administration is reducing the fiscal burden of illegal immigrants.
Index of Economic Activity Down 0.2% in April
Israel's economy contracted by 0.2% in April, with the Bank of Israel citing impacts from credit card spending and labor market data.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 20, 2026
TASE Top 10 Indices Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Index Value +/- Change in ...
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The following are the end of day exchange rates as set by the Bank of Israel, Wednesday, May 20: (Units are given in the foreign currency ...
Employment Rate Stable in April
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports a stable 60.2% employment rate in April 2026, with a slight rise in labor force participation.
Job Vacancies Up in April
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.04% job vacancy rate in April, with 131,046 positions available, an increase from March.
CPI in Israel Up 1.2% in April
Israel's Consumer Price Index rose 1.2% in April 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, with significant price hikes in fruit and transportation.
Increases in Producer Price Indexes
Israel's Producer Price Index for April 2026 reveals a 3.9% increase in industrial output prices, with fuel prices up 41.4% month-over-month.
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