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

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.

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

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

Buying property in Israel – like anywhere else – is a process, but understanding how things work can save a lot of aggravation.

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

According to a recent survey conducted by land appraisers, housing prices in Israel remailed unchanged in 2019. The findings contradict earlier data from the...

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

At 96 years old, Dr. Michael Okunieff fulfilled his life-long dream of moving to the Holy Land. After serving as a physician for 67 years, he left his Chicag...

Nine Israeli startups made TIME magazine’s list of “100 Best Inventions of 2019”. From migraine-zappers and glasses that help the blind see to machines that ...

The Israel Land Authority decided to extend the Mehir Lemishtaken program through the end of 2020. For buyers who qualify, this could mean saving between 19%...

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.

Real estate prices and mortgage taking rise in August. Meanwhile more shekel strength continues to punish exchange rates.

Strength in the shekel during the month of July pummels exchange rates, while election uncertainty boosts real estate prices.

The downward trend in Israel's housing starts continues into June, plus the shekel gets stronger vs. the US dollar to close out the month.

A weakening in the shekel to close out May sets up a promising beginning of June for the USD/ILS. From the IsraTransfer Trading Desk True to its reputation t...

Monetary policy takes center stage in both US dollar and sterling trading as May comes into bloom; with fears of a global economic slowdown beginning to spro...

Looming fears of a potential recession in the United States pressured the USD/NIS rate lower in March, while Brexit came and went yet the GBP/NIS held its gr...

Sustained appreciation in the Shekel continues to keep inflation in check, along with the prospects of future interest rate hikes. From the IsraTransfer Trad...