13th meeting of the Israel-Ukraine Joint Economic Commission held in Jerusalem
13th Israel-Ukraine Joint Economic Commission meeting in Jerusalem underscores strong partnership and cooperation potential between the two countries.
Economy
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 4.25% for First Time in Nearly Two Years
Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 4.25% for first time in almost two years, impacting mortgage holders and boosting economic recovery in Israel.
Israel’s Chief Economist Predicts 3.8% Growth in 2026 Should War End
Israel's Chief Economist projects 3.8% economic growth in 2026 if current conflicts end by the second quarter.
Knesset Approves New Measures for Unpaid Leave Compensation During War
Israel's Knesset has approved new measures to ease unemployment benefit eligibility for those on unpaid leave during the war with Iran.
Fitch Reaffirms Israel’s ‘A’ Credit Rating But with Negative Outlook
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Israel's 'A' credit rating with a negative outlook, a decision unchanged from its prior evaluation.
Knesset Approves State Budget 2026 with Huge Increases for Defense Spending
Israel's Knesset approves the 2026 state budget, significantly boosting defense spending by 32 billion shekels to nearly 143 billion shekels.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap April 9, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) closed Thursday, April 9, 2026, with significant gains, led by the TA-35 index at 4,360.40.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, April 9, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates on April 9, 2026, with the US Dollar, Euro, and GB Pound all seeing a decrease in value against the.
Israel’s Karish Gas Rig Resumes Operations
Israel's Karish gas rig has resumed operations after the Energy Ministry instructed Energian to restore its functionality.
Trump: Iran Arms Suppliers Face 50% US Tariffs
Donald Trump announces 50% US tariffs on Iran arms suppliers, with no exclusions.
Trump: US Aid to Israel Must Be Repaid
Donald Trump states US aid to Israel should be repaid, questioning the current system in a Truth Social post.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap April 6, 2026
On April 6, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw positive movement across its indices, with the TA-35 index climbing 1.41%.
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