Israel Economy

The Best Year for Israeli Tech

Israel's tech sector took a giant leap in 2021. We examine the factors led to the success and whether we expect it to continue in 2022.

The IsraTransfer Report: July 2021

From the IsraTransfer Trading Desk The shekel looked almost identical to last month's report until things changed last Thursday. The...

June 2020's IsraTransfer Report: The Post-Lockdown Scoop on the Shekel, High-Tech and Aliya

IsraTransfer brings you our monthly report on Israeli's currency, start-up scene and more. Click here to get the IsraTransfer report...

The Coronavirus & Israel: What are the Economic Implications?

With over 2440 deaths from the coronavirus, it's no wonder the disease spurred a global panic. While many business are facing losses, others

The Israeli Economy: March 2020

Israel's economy seems to be doing well, at least, for the time being. Reports show a decline in the budget deficit, and a high growth rate.

Unemployment Drops Again

Throughout the 2010s, Israel experienced falling unemployement rates. According to new data from the Central Bureau of Statistics...

Israel's Economy: The Good, the Bad and the Viral

The Israeli economy left 2019 on a high note. But can Israel withstand a rising budget deficit, ongoing political instability and the econo

Trading Summary for 2019: The Rising Shekel

The shekel's strength has been the main highlight of this year. Given the political uncertainty in Israel, this is surprising.

A is for Amazon

In September, the crowds went wild as Amazon launched its highly-anticipated Israel shipping operations. The online retail giant quickly...

State of the Economy: December 2019 Update

The market was in for a surprise when the Bank of Israel’s Monetary Committee decided not to lower interest rates at its last meeting.