Israeli Population Tops 10M but Faces Declining Growth and More Citizens Leaving
Israel's population surpasses 10M with declining growth and rising emigration, new data reveals. Key demographic trends unveiled by CBS.
Economy
‘A Strategic Step’: Israel and India Sign Bilateral Investment Agreement
Israel and India deepen economic ties with the signing of a new bilateral investment agreement (BIA) in New Delhi. Strengthening trade and opening new doors for
Slight Drop in Rate of Labor Force Working in January
Israel's labor force participation rate dipped slightly to 62.5% in February 2026, while the unemployment rate also saw a small decline.
Israel Sees 10.8% Increase in Mining and Quarrying Production
Israel's mining and quarrying production rose 10.8% from November 2025 to January 2026, driven by a significant export sales increase.
Service Exports Up 2.5%
Israel's service exports, excluding startups, grew 2.5% to $8.7 billion in January 2026, with high-tech services also showing an increase.
Israel Sees 5.2% Increase in Credit Card Purchases
Israeli consumers significantly increased credit card spending by 5.2% from December 2025 to February 2026, data shows.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 26, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) closed March 26, 2026, with the TA-35 index down 1.10% and the TA-90 index up 0.16%.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates for Thursday, March 26, 2026, with the US Dollar seeing a notable increase against the Shekel.
Government Approves Outline for Compensating Israeli Businesses Suffering from Losses Due to Iran War
Israel's Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a state-funded compensation outline for businesses affected by Operation "Roaring Lion" against Iran.
New Committee Will Determine If Special Cases Allow for Employing Foreign Workers in Agriculture
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture established an exceptions committee to allow foreign workers in special agricultural cases, addressing unique needs and market.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 25, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) reported mixed index performance on March 25, 2026, with the TA-35 index rising 0.97% and TA125 up 0.84%.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day Shekel exchange rates on March 25, 2026, with the US Dollar at 3.1140 NIS and other currencies showing daily.
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