Majestic Negev Buzzard Spotted in Israel Stirring Conservation Hopes
A rare and majestic visitor captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts at Israel's Ein Avdat Nature Reserve this week -- the Negev buzzard, ...
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Israel.com economy coverage: markets, business, technology, and economic policy affecting Israel and the region.
Dyeing for Royalty: Ancient Tools Reveal Economic Power Behind Biblical Israel
Archaeologists have uncovered the first physical evidence of tools used to produce scarlet dye at Tel Shikmona, shedding light on a highly organized, large-scale luxury industry that helped fuel the…
Across The Board Increases in April Price Indexes
Israel's Input Price Index saw across-the-board increases in April 2026, with significant jumps in bus fares, construction, and agriculture.
Israels Trade Deficit $4.3 Billion in April
Israel's trade deficit hit $4.3 billion in April 2026, as exports and imports both saw significant declines, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 14, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed May 14, 2026, with the TA-35 index up 0.45% and TA-125 up 0.43%, as equity turnover exceeded NIS 5.3 billion.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The Bank of Israel set the end-of-day shekel exchange rates for May 14, 2026, with the NIS showing slight declines against the USD, EUR, and GBP.
Retail Sales Down Slightly
Israeli retail sales revenue decreased by 0.3% in early 2026, but food chain revenues saw an 8.8% increase, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Bank of Israel Moves Forward with New Digital Shekel
The Bank of Israel has advanced its digital shekel project, concluding benefits outweigh costs and detailing progress in regulation and technological.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced a downturn, with the TA-90 index dropping 2.94% and TACombo falling 2.69%.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates on May 13, 2026, with the US Dollar at 2.9080 NIS and the Euro at 3.4070 NIS.
Consumer Confidence Index Down in April
Israel's consumer confidence index declined to -20% in April 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 12, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw mixed performance on May 12, 2026, with major indices like TA-35 experiencing slight declines.
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